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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.89, 9,622.46 and 4,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.89, 9,622.46 and 4,141.34 is: 5,712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.89 : 9,622.46 = 4,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.89/9,622.46 = 4,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.89x = 9,622.46 × 4,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.89x = 39,849,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,849,809.68/6,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.51

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