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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,569.20, 9,853.80 and 3,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,569.20, 9,853.80 and 3,977.20 is: 5,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,569.20 : 9,853.80 = 3,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,569.20/9,853.80 = 3,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,569.20x = 9,853.80 × 3,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,569.20x = 39,190,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,190,533.36/6,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.80

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