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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.98, 9,626.85 and 4,144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.98, 9,626.85 and 4,144.71 is: 5,719.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.98 : 9,626.85 = 4,144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.98/9,626.85 = 4,144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.98x = 9,626.85 × 4,144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.98x = 39,900,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,900,501.46/6,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,719.70

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