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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.03, 9,613.96 and 6,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.03, 9,613.96 and 6,484.82 is: 8,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.03 : 9,613.96 = 6,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.03/9,613.96 = 6,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.03x = 9,613.96 × 6,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.03x = 62,344,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,344,735.81/6,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,935.72

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