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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,972.08, 9,607.29 and 6,479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,972.08, 9,607.29 and 6,479.96 is: 8,929.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972.08 : 9,607.29 = 6,479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972.08/9,607.29 = 6,479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972.08x = 9,607.29 × 6,479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972.08x = 62,254,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,254,854.91/6,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,929.17

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