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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.89, 9,601.92 and 3,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.89, 9,601.92 and 3,771.19 is: 5,204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.89 : 9,601.92 = 3,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.89/9,601.92 = 3,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.89x = 9,601.92 × 3,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.89x = 36,210,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210,664.68/6,957.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.26

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