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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.17, 9,601.88 and 4,305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.17, 9,601.88 and 4,305.43 is: 5,942.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.17 : 9,601.88 = 4,305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.17/9,601.88 = 4,305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.17x = 9,601.88 × 4,305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.17x = 41,340,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,340,240.83/6,957.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.11

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