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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.72, 9,597.17 and 4,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.72, 9,597.17 and 4,125.30 is: 5,692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.72 : 9,597.17 = 4,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.72/9,597.17 = 4,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.72x = 9,597.17 × 4,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.72x = 39,591,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,591,184.77/6,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.71

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