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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.93, 9,607.01 and 5,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.93, 9,607.01 and 5,183.46 is: 7,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.93 : 9,607.01 = 5,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.93/9,607.01 = 5,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.93x = 9,607.01 × 5,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.93x = 49,797,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,797,526.14/6,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.03

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