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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.32, 9,590.52 and 3,965.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.32, 9,590.52 and 3,965.98 is: 5,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.32 : 9,590.52 = 3,965.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.32/9,590.52 = 3,965.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.32x = 9,590.52 × 3,965.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.32x = 38,035,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,035,742.73/6,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.52

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