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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.16, 9,599.90 and 4,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.16, 9,599.90 and 4,301 is: 5,936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.16 : 9,599.90 = 4,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.16/9,599.90 = 4,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.16x = 9,599.90 × 4,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.16x = 41,289,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,289,169.90/6,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.48

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