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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.04, 9,600.96 and 4,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.04, 9,600.96 and 4,160 is: 5,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.04 : 9,600.96 = 4,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.04/9,600.96 = 4,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.04x = 9,600.96 × 4,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.04x = 39,939,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,939,993.60/6,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,742.60

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