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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.62, 10,451.73 and 3,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.62, 10,451.73 and 3,268.16 is: 4,903.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.62 : 10,451.73 = 3,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.62/10,451.73 = 3,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.62x = 10,451.73 × 3,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.62x = 34,157,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157,925.92/6,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.08

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