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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.56, 9,606.49 and 5,183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.56, 9,606.49 and 5,183.09 is: 7,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.56 : 9,606.49 = 5,183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.56/9,606.49 = 5,183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.56x = 9,606.49 × 5,183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.56x = 49,791,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,791,241.26/6,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.52

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