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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.67, 9,625.28 and 3,831.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.67, 9,625.28 and 3,831.15 is: 5,287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.67 : 9,625.28 = 3,831.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.67/9,625.28 = 3,831.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.67x = 9,625.28 × 3,831.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.67x = 36,875,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,875,872.32/6,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.11

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