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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.76, 13,247.88 and 6,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.76, 13,247.88 and 6,940.40 is: 9,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.76 : 13,247.88 = 6,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.76/13,247.88 = 6,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.76x = 13,247.88 × 6,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.76x = 91,945,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,945,586.35/9,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.90

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