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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.02, 9,587.44 and 4,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.02, 9,587.44 and 4,711.14 is: 6,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.02 : 9,587.44 = 4,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.02/9,587.44 = 4,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.02x = 9,587.44 × 4,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.02x = 45,167,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,772.08/6,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.94

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