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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.14, 9,613.28 and 3,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.14, 9,613.28 and 3,982.04 is: 5,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.14 : 9,613.28 = 3,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.14/9,613.28 = 3,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.14x = 9,613.28 × 3,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.14x = 38,280,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280,479.57/6,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.22

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