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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.07, 9,592.59 and 3,807.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.07, 9,592.59 and 3,807.06 is: 5,253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.07 : 9,592.59 = 3,807.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.07/9,592.59 = 3,807.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.07x = 9,592.59 × 3,807.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.07x = 36,519,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,519,565.69/6,951.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.80

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