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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.32, 9,625.94 and 3,831.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.32, 9,625.94 and 3,831.71 is: 5,287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.32 : 9,625.94 = 3,831.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.32/9,625.94 = 3,831.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.32x = 9,625.94 × 3,831.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.32x = 36,883,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,883,791.40/6,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.76

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