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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,568.83, 9,859.73 and 3,976.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,568.83, 9,859.73 and 3,976.83 is: 5,969.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,568.83 : 9,859.73 = 3,976.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,568.83/9,859.73 = 3,976.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,568.83x = 9,859.73 × 3,976.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,568.83x = 39,210,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,210,450.17/6,568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.17

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