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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.77, 9,597.26 and 3,810.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.77, 9,597.26 and 3,810.89 is: 5,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.77 : 9,597.26 = 3,810.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.77/9,597.26 = 3,810.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.77x = 9,597.26 × 3,810.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.77x = 36,574,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,574,063.70/6,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.85

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