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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.60, 9,626.22 and 3,831.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.60, 9,626.22 and 3,831.72 is: 5,287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.60 : 9,626.22 = 3,831.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.60/9,626.22 = 3,831.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.60x = 9,626.22 × 3,831.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.60x = 36,884,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,884,979.70/6,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.71

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