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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.47, 9,597.12 and 3,810.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.47, 9,597.12 and 3,810.59 is: 5,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.47 : 9,597.12 = 3,810.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.47/9,597.12 = 3,810.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.47x = 9,597.12 × 3,810.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.47x = 36,570,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,570,689.50/6,954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.59

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