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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.50, 9,626.49 and 3,992.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.50, 9,626.49 and 3,992.07 is: 5,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.50 : 9,626.49 = 3,992.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.50/9,626.49 = 3,992.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.50x = 9,626.49 × 3,992.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.50x = 38,429,578.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,429,578.35/6,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.01

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