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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.61, 9,623.55 and 3,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.61, 9,623.55 and 3,786.88 is: 5,225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.61 : 9,623.55 = 3,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.61/9,623.55 = 3,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.61x = 9,623.55 × 3,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.61x = 36,443,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,443,174.00/6,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.87

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