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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.78, 9,628.23 and 3,993.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.78, 9,628.23 and 3,993.33 is: 5,511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.78 : 9,628.23 = 3,993.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.78/9,628.23 = 3,993.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.78x = 9,628.23 × 3,993.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.78x = 38,448,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,448,699.71/6,975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.74

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