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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.26, 9,619.56 and 5,913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.26, 9,619.56 and 5,913.54 is: 8,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.26 : 9,619.56 = 5,913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.26/9,619.56 = 5,913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.26x = 9,619.56 × 5,913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.26x = 56,885,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,652.84/6,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.18

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