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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.80, 8,015.60 and 5,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.80, 8,015.60 and 5,720.80 is: 8,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.80 : 8,015.60 = 5,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.80/8,015.60 = 5,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.80x = 8,015.60 × 5,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.80x = 45,855,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,855,644.48/5,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.60

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