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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,969.36, 9,615.28 and 3,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,969.36, 9,615.28 and 3,983.04 is: 5,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,969.36 : 9,615.28 = 3,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,969.36/9,615.28 = 3,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,969.36x = 9,615.28 × 3,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,969.36x = 38,298,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,298,044.85/6,969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.20

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