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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.32, 9,595.62 and 4,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.32, 9,595.62 and 4,436.76 is: 6,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.32 : 9,595.62 = 4,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.32/9,595.62 = 4,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.32x = 9,595.62 × 4,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.32x = 42,573,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573,462.99/6,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.99

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