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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.63, 9,598.97 and 3,812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.63, 9,598.97 and 3,812.02 is: 5,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.63 : 9,598.97 = 3,812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.63/9,598.97 = 3,812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.63x = 9,598.97 × 3,812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.63x = 36,591,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,591,465.62/6,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.70

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