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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,959.23, 9,605.55 and 4,305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,959.23, 9,605.55 and 4,305.09 is: 5,942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,959.23 : 9,605.55 = 4,305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,959.23/9,605.55 = 4,305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,959.23x = 9,605.55 × 4,305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,959.23x = 41,352,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352,757.25/6,959.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.15

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