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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,952.38, 9,594.28 and 3,808.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,952.38, 9,594.28 and 3,808.68 is: 5,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,952.38 : 9,594.28 = 3,808.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,952.38/9,594.28 = 3,808.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,952.38x = 9,594.28 × 3,808.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,952.38x = 36,541,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,541,542.35/6,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.98

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