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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.76, 9,614.81 and 3,982.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.76, 9,614.81 and 3,982.03 is: 5,495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.76 : 9,614.81 = 3,982.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.76/9,614.81 = 3,982.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.76x = 9,614.81 × 3,982.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.76x = 38,286,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286,393.88/6,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.58

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