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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.23, 9,607.76 and 3,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.23, 9,607.76 and 3,775.46 is: 5,210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.23 : 9,607.76 = 3,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.23/9,607.76 = 3,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.23x = 9,607.76 × 3,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.23x = 36,273,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,273,665.53/6,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.07

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