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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.03, 9,623.24 and 3,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.03, 9,623.24 and 3,989.26 is: 5,505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.03 : 9,623.24 = 3,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.03/9,623.24 = 3,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.03x = 9,623.24 × 3,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.03x = 38,389,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,389,606.40/6,973.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.44

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