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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.09, 9,653.14 and 3,970.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.09, 9,653.14 and 3,970.78 is: 5,479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.09 : 9,653.14 = 3,970.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.09/9,653.14 = 3,970.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.09x = 9,653.14 × 3,970.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.09x = 38,330,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330,495.25/6,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.63

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