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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.68, 9,598.71 and 3,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.68, 9,598.71 and 3,971.52 is: 5,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.68 : 9,598.71 = 3,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.68/9,598.71 = 3,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.68x = 9,598.71 × 3,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.68x = 38,121,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,121,468.74/6,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.62

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