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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.69, 9,627.86 and 3,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.69, 9,627.86 and 3,832.88 is: 5,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.69 : 9,627.86 = 3,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.69/9,627.86 = 3,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.69x = 9,627.86 × 3,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.69x = 36,902,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,902,393.48/6,976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.39

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