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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.32, 9,626.33 and 3,991.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.32, 9,626.33 and 3,991.09 is: 5,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.32 : 9,626.33 = 3,991.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.32/9,626.33 = 3,991.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.32x = 9,626.33 × 3,991.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.32x = 38,419,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419,549.40/6,974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.72

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