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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.76, 9,598.74 and 3,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.76, 9,598.74 and 3,811.88 is: 5,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.76 : 9,598.74 = 3,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.76/9,598.74 = 3,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.76x = 9,598.74 × 3,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.76x = 36,589,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,589,245.03/6,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.28

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