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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.03, 9,611.57 and 4,131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.03, 9,611.57 and 4,131.98 is: 5,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.03 : 9,611.57 = 4,131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.03/9,611.57 = 4,131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.03x = 9,611.57 × 4,131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.03x = 39,714,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,714,777.28/6,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.21

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