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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.60, 9,223.80 and 5,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.60, 9,223.80 and 5,324.80 is: 7,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.60 : 9,223.80 = 5,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.60/9,223.80 = 5,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.60x = 9,223.80 × 5,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.60x = 49,114,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,114,890.24/6,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.88

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