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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.33, 9,630.48 and 3,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.33, 9,630.48 and 3,994.10 is: 5,512.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.33 : 9,630.48 = 3,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.33/9,630.48 = 3,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.33x = 9,630.48 × 3,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.33x = 38,465,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,465,100.17/6,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.87

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