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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.58, 9,597.54 and 3,811.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.58, 9,597.54 and 3,811.06 is: 5,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.58 : 9,597.54 = 3,811.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.58/9,597.54 = 3,811.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.58x = 9,597.54 × 3,811.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.58x = 36,576,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,576,800.79/6,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.38

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