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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,956.71, 9,601.49 and 5,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,956.71, 9,601.49 and 5,275.28 is: 7,280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,956.71 : 9,601.49 = 5,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,956.71/9,601.49 = 5,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,956.71x = 9,601.49 × 5,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,956.71x = 50,650,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,650,543.52/6,956.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.82

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