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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.48, 9,591.78 and 3,806.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.48, 9,591.78 and 3,806.84 is: 5,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.48 : 9,591.78 = 3,806.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.48/9,591.78 = 3,806.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.48x = 9,591.78 × 3,806.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.48x = 36,514,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,514,371.78/6,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.50

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