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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,965.14, 9,611.70 and 3,821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,965.14, 9,611.70 and 3,821.14 is: 5,273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,965.14 : 9,611.70 = 3,821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,965.14/9,611.70 = 3,821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,965.14x = 9,611.70 × 3,821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,965.14x = 36,727,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,727,651.34/6,965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.07

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