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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,964.62, 9,611.38 and 3,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,964.62, 9,611.38 and 3,821.02 is: 5,273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,964.62 : 9,611.38 = 3,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,964.62/9,611.38 = 3,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,964.62x = 9,611.38 × 3,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,964.62x = 36,725,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,725,275.21/6,964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.12

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