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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.03, 9,597.96 and 3,811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.03, 9,597.96 and 3,811.27 is: 5,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.03 : 9,597.96 = 3,811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.03/9,597.96 = 3,811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.03x = 9,597.96 × 3,811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.03x = 36,580,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,580,417.01/6,955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.56

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