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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.63, 9,591.86 and 3,806.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.63, 9,591.86 and 3,806.93 is: 5,253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.63 : 9,591.86 = 3,806.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.63/9,591.86 = 3,806.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.63x = 9,591.86 × 3,806.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.63x = 36,515,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,515,501.15/6,950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.56

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