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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,970.57, 9,619.39 and 3,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,970.57, 9,619.39 and 3,986.46 is: 5,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,970.57 : 9,619.39 = 3,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,970.57/9,619.39 = 3,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,970.57x = 9,619.39 × 3,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,970.57x = 38,347,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347,313.46/6,970.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.32

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