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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.56, 9,598.95 and 3,811.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.56, 9,598.95 and 3,811.86 is: 5,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.56 : 9,598.95 = 3,811.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.56/9,598.95 = 3,811.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.56x = 9,598.95 × 3,811.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.56x = 36,589,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,589,853.55/6,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.52

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