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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,979.38, 9,631.59 and 3,835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,979.38, 9,631.59 and 3,835.56 is: 5,293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,979.38 : 9,631.59 = 3,835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,979.38/9,631.59 = 3,835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,979.38x = 9,631.59 × 3,835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,979.38x = 36,942,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942,541.34/6,979.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.10

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