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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.28, 9,617.43 and 4,852.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.28, 9,617.43 and 4,852.54 is: 6,690.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.28 : 9,617.43 = 4,852.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.28/9,617.43 = 4,852.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.28x = 9,617.43 × 4,852.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.28x = 46,668,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,668,963.77/6,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.62

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