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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.08, 9,625.74 and 3,831.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.08, 9,625.74 and 3,831.38 is: 5,287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.08 : 9,625.74 = 3,831.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.08/9,625.74 = 3,831.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.08x = 9,625.74 × 3,831.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.08x = 36,879,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,879,867.72/6,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.38

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