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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.26, 9,619.25 and 4,581.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.26, 9,619.25 and 4,581.02 is: 6,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.26 : 9,619.25 = 4,581.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.26/9,619.25 = 4,581.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.26x = 9,619.25 × 4,581.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.26x = 44,065,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,065,905.63/6,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,317.46

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