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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,953.79, 9,596.24 and 3,767.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,953.79, 9,596.24 and 3,767.09 is: 5,198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,953.79 : 9,596.24 = 3,767.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,953.79/9,596.24 = 3,767.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,953.79x = 9,596.24 × 3,767.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,953.79x = 36,149,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,149,899.74/6,953.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.59

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