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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.40, 9,225.60 and 5,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.40, 9,225.60 and 5,675.20 is: 8,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.40 : 9,225.60 = 5,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.40/9,225.60 = 5,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.40x = 9,225.60 × 5,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.40x = 52,357,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,357,125.12/6,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.80

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