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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,967.37, 9,614.48 and 3,984.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,967.37, 9,614.48 and 3,984.27 is: 5,498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,967.37 : 9,614.48 = 3,984.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,967.37/9,614.48 = 3,984.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,967.37x = 9,614.48 × 3,984.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,967.37x = 38,306,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,306,664.31/6,967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.01

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