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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.39, 9,598.46 and 3,768.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.39, 9,598.46 and 3,768.69 is: 5,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.39 : 9,598.46 = 3,768.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.39/9,598.46 = 3,768.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.39x = 9,598.46 × 3,768.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.39x = 36,173,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,173,629.64/6,955.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.81

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