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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.56, 9,635.82 and 5,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.56, 9,635.82 and 5,665.52 is: 7,826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.56 : 9,635.82 = 5,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.56/9,635.82 = 5,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.56x = 9,635.82 × 5,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.56x = 54,591,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,591,930.93/6,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.17

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