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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.59, 9,593.48 and 4,831.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.59, 9,593.48 and 4,831.12 is: 6,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.59 : 9,593.48 = 4,831.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.59/9,593.48 = 4,831.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.59x = 9,593.48 × 4,831.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.59x = 46,347,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,347,228.94/6,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.31

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