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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.96, 9,597.87 and 3,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.96, 9,597.87 and 3,811.14 is: 5,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.96 : 9,597.87 = 3,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.96/9,597.87 = 3,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.96x = 9,597.87 × 3,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.96x = 36,578,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578,826.27/6,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.39

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