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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,969.25, 9,618.78 and 3,985.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,969.25, 9,618.78 and 3,985.21 is: 5,500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,969.25 : 9,618.78 = 3,985.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,969.25/9,618.78 = 3,985.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,969.25x = 9,618.78 × 3,985.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,969.25x = 38,332,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,332,858.24/6,969.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.28

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