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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.54, 9,623.70 and 3,829.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.54, 9,623.70 and 3,829.73 is: 5,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.54 : 9,623.70 = 3,829.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.54/9,623.70 = 3,829.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.54x = 9,623.70 × 3,829.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.54x = 36,856,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,856,124.48/6,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.14

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