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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.40, 8,170.20 and 6,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.40, 8,170.20 and 6,030.40 is: 8,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.40 : 8,170.20 = 6,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.40/8,170.20 = 6,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.40x = 8,170.20 × 6,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.40x = 49,269,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,269,574.08/6,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.20

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