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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.32, 9,625.34 and 3,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.32, 9,625.34 and 3,990.68 is: 5,506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.32 : 9,625.34 = 3,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.32/9,625.34 = 3,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.32x = 9,625.34 × 3,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.32x = 38,411,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,411,651.83/6,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.79

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