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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.47, 10,436.58 and 3,059.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.47, 10,436.58 and 3,059.37 is: 4,590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.47 : 10,436.58 = 3,059.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.47/10,436.58 = 3,059.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.47x = 10,436.58 × 3,059.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.47x = 31,929,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,929,359.75/6,955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.54

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