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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.70, 9,598.71 and 4,969.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.70, 9,598.71 and 4,969.62 is: 6,857.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.70 : 9,598.71 = 4,969.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.70/9,598.71 = 4,969.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.70x = 9,598.71 × 4,969.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.70x = 47,701,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,701,995.82/6,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,857.98

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