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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.69, 9,593.26 and 6,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.69, 9,593.26 and 6,114.60 is: 8,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.69 : 9,593.26 = 6,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.69/9,593.26 = 6,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.69x = 9,593.26 × 6,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.69x = 58,658,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658,947.60/6,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,433.23

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