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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.13, 9,591.33 and 4,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.13, 9,591.33 and 4,117.46 is: 5,682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.13 : 9,591.33 = 4,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.13/9,591.33 = 4,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.13x = 9,591.33 × 4,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.13x = 39,491,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491,885.11/6,950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.18

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