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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,948.66, 9,588.32 and 5,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,948.66, 9,588.32 and 5,535.96 is: 7,638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,948.66 : 9,588.32 = 5,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,948.66/9,588.32 = 5,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,948.66x = 9,588.32 × 5,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,948.66x = 53,080,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080,555.99/6,948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.96

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