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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.88, 9,599.72 and 3,812.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.88, 9,599.72 and 3,812.67 is: 5,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.88 : 9,599.72 = 3,812.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.88/9,599.72 = 3,812.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.88x = 9,599.72 × 3,812.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.88x = 36,600,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600,545.39/6,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.82

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