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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.71, 9,604.35 and 6,045.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.71, 9,604.35 and 6,045.39 is: 8,322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.71 : 9,604.35 = 6,045.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.71/9,604.35 = 6,045.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.71x = 9,604.35 × 6,045.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.71x = 58,062,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062,041.45/6,976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.27

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