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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.79, 9,629.64 and 3,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.79, 9,629.64 and 3,834 is: 5,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.79 : 9,629.64 = 3,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.79/9,629.64 = 3,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.79x = 9,629.64 × 3,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.79x = 36,920,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,920,039.76/6,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.08

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