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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.98, 9,597.96 and 4,433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.98, 9,597.96 and 4,433.64 is: 6,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.98 : 9,597.96 = 4,433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.98/9,597.96 = 4,433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.98x = 9,597.96 × 4,433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.98x = 42,553,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553,899.37/6,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.60

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