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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.08, 9,613.44 and 4,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.08, 9,613.44 and 4,277.60 is: 5,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.08 : 9,613.44 = 4,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.08/9,613.44 = 4,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.08x = 9,613.44 × 4,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.08x = 41,122,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,122,450.94/6,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.24

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