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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.60, 9,593.78 and 4,304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.60, 9,593.78 and 4,304.26 is: 5,936.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.60 : 9,593.78 = 4,304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.60/9,593.78 = 4,304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.60x = 9,593.78 × 4,304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.60x = 41,294,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,294,123.50/6,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.82

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