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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.20, 9,397.80 and 5,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.20, 9,397.80 and 5,977.20 is: 8,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.20 : 9,397.80 = 5,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.20/9,397.80 = 5,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.20x = 9,397.80 × 5,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.20x = 56,172,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,172,530.16/6,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.80

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