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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.73, 9,618.52 and 5,563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.73, 9,618.52 and 5,563.04 is: 7,671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.73 : 9,618.52 = 5,563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.73/9,618.52 = 5,563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.73x = 9,618.52 × 5,563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.73x = 53,508,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,508,187.45/6,974.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.72

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