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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.59, 9,598.95 and 3,971.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.59, 9,598.95 and 3,971.87 is: 5,481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.59 : 9,598.95 = 3,971.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.59/9,598.95 = 3,971.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.59x = 9,598.95 × 3,971.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.59x = 38,125,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125,733.54/6,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.31

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