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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.52, 9,619.44 and 4,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.52, 9,619.44 and 4,177.40 is: 5,762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.52 : 9,619.44 = 4,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.52/9,619.44 = 4,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.52x = 9,619.44 × 4,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.52x = 40,184,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184,248.66/6,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.41

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