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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.06, 9,618.19 and 4,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.06, 9,618.19 and 4,457.28 is: 6,146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.06 : 9,618.19 = 4,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.06/9,618.19 = 4,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.06x = 9,618.19 × 4,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.06x = 42,870,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,870,961.82/6,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.32

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