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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.40, 9,654.01 and 3,970.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.40, 9,654.01 and 3,970.74 is: 5,479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.40 : 9,654.01 = 3,970.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.40/9,654.01 = 3,970.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.40x = 9,654.01 × 3,970.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.40x = 38,333,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,333,549.46/6,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.82

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