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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.19, 9,622.11 and 4,317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.19, 9,622.11 and 4,317.09 is: 5,958.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.19 : 9,622.11 = 4,317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.19/9,622.11 = 4,317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.19x = 9,622.11 × 4,317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.19x = 41,539,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539,514.86/6,971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.74

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