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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.38, 9,599.40 and 4,436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.38, 9,599.40 and 4,436.69 is: 6,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.38 : 9,599.40 = 4,436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.38/9,599.40 = 4,436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.38x = 9,599.40 × 4,436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.38x = 42,589,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,589,513.99/6,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.25

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