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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,958.37, 9,602.64 and 3,814.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,958.37, 9,602.64 and 3,814.58 is: 5,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,958.37 : 9,602.64 = 3,814.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,958.37/9,602.64 = 3,814.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,958.37x = 9,602.64 × 3,814.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,958.37x = 36,629,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,629,990.48/6,958.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.17

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