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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.93, 9,601.81 and 4,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.93, 9,601.81 and 4,304.64 is: 5,940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.93 : 9,601.81 = 4,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.93/9,601.81 = 4,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.93x = 9,601.81 × 4,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.93x = 41,332,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,332,335.40/6,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.32

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