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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.62, 9,627.68 and 3,832.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.62, 9,627.68 and 3,832.82 is: 5,289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.62 : 9,627.68 = 3,832.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.62/9,627.68 = 3,832.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.62x = 9,627.68 × 3,832.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.62x = 36,901,164.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,901,164.46/6,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.26

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