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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.62, 10,472.22 and 5,129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.62, 10,472.22 and 5,129.82 is: 7,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.62 : 10,472.22 = 5,129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.62/10,472.22 = 5,129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.62x = 10,472.22 × 5,129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.62x = 53,720,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,720,603.60/6,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.09

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