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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,967.94, 9,615.93 and 3,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,967.94, 9,615.93 and 3,984.06 is: 5,498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,967.94 : 9,615.93 = 3,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,967.94/9,615.93 = 3,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,967.94x = 9,615.93 × 3,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,967.94x = 38,310,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,310,391.08/6,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.09

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