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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.79, 9,599.44 and 3,811.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.79, 9,599.44 and 3,811.97 is: 5,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.79 : 9,599.44 = 3,811.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.79/9,599.44 = 3,811.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.79x = 9,599.44 × 3,811.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.79x = 36,592,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,592,758.24/6,955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.77

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