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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.44, 9,592.98 and 3,807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.44, 9,592.98 and 3,807.74 is: 5,254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.44 : 9,592.98 = 3,807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.44/9,592.98 = 3,807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.44x = 9,592.98 × 3,807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.44x = 36,527,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,527,573.67/6,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.68

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