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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.53, 9,591.37 and 3,806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.53, 9,591.37 and 3,806.11 is: 5,252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.53 : 9,591.37 = 3,806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.53/9,591.37 = 3,806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.53x = 9,591.37 × 3,806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.53x = 36,505,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,505,809.27/6,950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,252.23

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