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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.22, 9,591.34 and 4,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.22, 9,591.34 and 4,117.44 is: 5,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.22 : 9,591.34 = 4,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.22/9,591.34 = 4,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.22x = 9,591.34 × 4,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.22x = 39,491,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491,766.97/6,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.09

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