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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.84, 9,614.25 and 3,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.84, 9,614.25 and 3,822.96 is: 5,275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.84 : 9,614.25 = 3,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.84/9,614.25 = 3,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.84x = 9,614.25 × 3,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.84x = 36,754,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,754,893.18/6,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.69

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