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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,952.78, 9,591.90 and 4,295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,952.78, 9,591.90 and 4,295.58 is: 5,926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,952.78 : 9,591.90 = 4,295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,952.78/9,591.90 = 4,295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,952.78x = 9,591.90 × 4,295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,952.78x = 41,202,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202,773.80/6,952.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.09

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