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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.60, 9,599.25 and 4,304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.60, 9,599.25 and 4,304.55 is: 5,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.60 : 9,599.25 = 4,304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.60/9,599.25 = 4,304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.60x = 9,599.25 × 4,304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.60x = 41,320,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,320,430.06/6,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.60

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