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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,958.93, 9,597.75 and 6,117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,958.93, 9,597.75 and 6,117.85 is: 8,437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,958.93 : 9,597.75 = 6,117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,958.93/9,597.75 = 6,117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,958.93x = 9,597.75 × 6,117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,958.93x = 58,717,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,717,564.25/6,958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.73

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