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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.05, 9,596.52 and 3,767.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.05, 9,596.52 and 3,767.27 is: 5,198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.05 : 9,596.52 = 3,767.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.05/9,596.52 = 3,767.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.05x = 9,596.52 × 3,767.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.05x = 36,152,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,152,633.92/6,954.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.79

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