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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.16, 9,611.40 and 4,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.16, 9,611.40 and 4,483.60 is: 6,186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.16 : 9,611.40 = 4,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.16/9,611.40 = 4,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.16x = 9,611.40 × 4,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.16x = 43,093,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,093,673.04/6,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.14

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