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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.89, 9,598.18 and 3,971.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.89, 9,598.18 and 3,971.53 is: 5,480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.89 : 9,598.18 = 3,971.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.89/9,598.18 = 3,971.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.89x = 9,598.18 × 3,971.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.89x = 38,119,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119,459.82/6,955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.17

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