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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,510.27, 8,977.45 and 5,569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,510.27, 8,977.45 and 5,569.18 is: 7,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510.27 : 8,977.45 = 5,569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510.27/8,977.45 = 5,569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510.27x = 8,977.45 × 5,569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510.27x = 49,997,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,997,034.99/6,510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.72

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