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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.44, 9,592.92 and 6,114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.44, 9,592.92 and 6,114.35 is: 8,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.44 : 9,592.92 = 6,114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.44/9,592.92 = 6,114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.44x = 9,592.92 × 6,114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.44x = 58,654,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,654,422.44/6,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.88

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