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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.85, 9,598.32 and 3,971.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.85, 9,598.32 and 3,971.66 is: 5,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.85 : 9,598.32 = 3,971.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.85/9,598.32 = 3,971.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.85x = 9,598.32 × 3,971.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.85x = 38,121,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,121,215.62/6,954.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.24

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