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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.96, 10,437.34 and 3,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.96, 10,437.34 and 3,059.88 is: 4,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.96 : 10,437.34 = 3,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.96/10,437.34 = 3,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.96x = 10,437.34 × 3,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.96x = 31,937,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,937,007.92/6,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.32

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