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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.48, 9,614.08 and 3,822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.48, 9,614.08 and 3,822.56 is: 5,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.48 : 9,614.08 = 3,822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.48/9,614.08 = 3,822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.48x = 9,614.08 × 3,822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.48x = 36,750,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,750,397.64/6,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.32

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