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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,958.78, 9,605.73 and 4,307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,958.78, 9,605.73 and 4,307.38 is: 5,945.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,958.78 : 9,605.73 = 4,307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,958.78/9,605.73 = 4,307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,958.78x = 9,605.73 × 4,307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,958.78x = 41,375,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,375,529.29/6,958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.80

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