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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.27, 9,619.09 and 4,177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.27, 9,619.09 and 4,177.15 is: 5,762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.27 : 9,619.09 = 4,177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.27/9,619.09 = 4,177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.27x = 9,619.09 × 4,177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.27x = 40,180,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,180,381.79/6,973.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.06

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