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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.41, 9,645.62 and 3,966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.41, 9,645.62 and 3,966.15 is: 5,471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.41 : 9,645.62 = 3,966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.41/9,645.62 = 3,966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.41x = 9,645.62 × 3,966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.41x = 38,255,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,255,955.93/6,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.85

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