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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.64, 9,623.61 and 3,990.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.64, 9,623.61 and 3,990.33 is: 5,505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.64 : 9,623.61 = 3,990.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.64/9,623.61 = 3,990.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.64x = 9,623.61 × 3,990.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.64x = 38,401,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,401,379.69/6,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.86

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