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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.62, 9,598.78 and 3,811.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.62, 9,598.78 and 3,811.82 is: 5,260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.62 : 9,598.78 = 3,811.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.62/9,598.78 = 3,811.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.62x = 9,598.78 × 3,811.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.62x = 36,588,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,588,821.58/6,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.32

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