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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.20, 9,577.80 and 4,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.20, 9,577.80 and 4,927.20 is: 7,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.20 : 9,577.80 = 4,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.20/9,577.80 = 4,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.20x = 9,577.80 × 4,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.20x = 47,191,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,191,736.16/6,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.80

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