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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.79, 9,630.98 and 3,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.79, 9,630.98 and 3,995.33 is: 5,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.79 : 9,630.98 = 3,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.79/9,630.98 = 3,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.79x = 9,630.98 × 3,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.79x = 38,478,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,478,875.19/6,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.48

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