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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,979.45, 9,631.44 and 3,995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,979.45, 9,631.44 and 3,995.19 is: 5,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,979.45 : 9,631.44 = 3,995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,979.45/9,631.44 = 3,995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,979.45x = 9,631.44 × 3,995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,979.45x = 38,479,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,479,384.62/6,979.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.24

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