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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.76, 9,625.32 and 5,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.76, 9,625.32 and 5,117.20 is: 7,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.76 : 9,625.32 = 5,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.76/9,625.32 = 5,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.76x = 9,625.32 × 5,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.76x = 49,254,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254,687.50/6,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.83

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