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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.44, 9,633.66 and 4,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.44, 9,633.66 and 4,329.16 is: 5,978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.44 : 9,633.66 = 4,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.44/9,633.66 = 4,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.44x = 9,633.66 × 4,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.44x = 41,705,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705,655.53/6,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.93

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