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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,965.82, 9,612.58 and 3,981.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,965.82, 9,612.58 and 3,981.93 is: 5,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,965.82 : 9,612.58 = 3,981.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,965.82/9,612.58 = 3,981.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,965.82x = 9,612.58 × 3,981.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,965.82x = 38,276,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,276,620.68/6,965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.92

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