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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.80, 8,625.60 and 6,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.80, 8,625.60 and 6,148.80 is: 8,625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.80 : 8,625.60 = 6,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.80/8,625.60 = 6,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.80x = 8,625.60 × 6,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.80x = 53,037,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,037,089.28/6,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.60

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