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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.97, 9,623.15 and 4,317.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.97, 9,623.15 and 4,317.87 is: 5,959.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.97 : 9,623.15 = 4,317.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.97/9,623.15 = 4,317.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.97x = 9,623.15 × 4,317.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.97x = 41,551,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,551,510.69/6,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.79

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