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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.48, 9,626.34 and 3,831.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.48, 9,626.34 and 3,831.67 is: 5,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.48 : 9,626.34 = 3,831.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.48/9,626.34 = 3,831.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.48x = 9,626.34 × 3,831.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.48x = 36,884,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,884,958.19/6,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.80

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