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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.59, 9,570.71 and 3,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.59, 9,570.71 and 3,950.71 is: 5,452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.59 : 9,570.71 = 3,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.59/9,570.71 = 3,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.59x = 9,570.71 × 3,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.59x = 37,811,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,811,085.65/6,934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.53

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