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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.88, 9,601.54 and 4,161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.88, 9,601.54 and 4,161.38 is: 5,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.88 : 9,601.54 = 4,161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.88/9,601.54 = 4,161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.88x = 9,601.54 × 4,161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.88x = 39,955,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,955,598.11/6,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.15

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