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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.42, 9,622.69 and 4,619.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.42, 9,622.69 and 4,619.53 is: 6,372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.42 : 9,622.69 = 4,619.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.42/9,622.69 = 4,619.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.42x = 9,622.69 × 4,619.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.42x = 44,452,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452,305.14/6,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.71

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