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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.68, 10,433.76 and 3,491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.68, 10,433.76 and 3,491.04 is: 5,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.68 : 10,433.76 = 3,491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.68/10,433.76 = 3,491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.68x = 10,433.76 × 3,491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.68x = 36,424,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,424,673.51/6,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.68

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