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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.32, 9,577.39 and 6,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.32, 9,577.39 and 6,009.45 is: 8,274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.32 : 9,577.39 = 6,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.32/9,577.39 = 6,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.32x = 9,577.39 × 6,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.32x = 57,554,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,554,846.34/6,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.94

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