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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.33, 9,614.04 and 3,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.33, 9,614.04 and 3,982.10 is: 5,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.33 : 9,614.04 = 3,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.33/9,614.04 = 3,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.33x = 9,614.04 × 3,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.33x = 38,284,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284,068.68/6,966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.59

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