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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,967.44, 9,614.97 and 4,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,967.44, 9,614.97 and 4,315.50 is: 5,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,967.44 : 9,614.97 = 4,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,967.44/9,614.97 = 4,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,967.44x = 9,614.97 × 4,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,967.44x = 41,493,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493,403.04/6,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.33

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