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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.40, 9,233.10 and 5,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.40, 9,233.10 and 5,680.20 is: 8,520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.40 : 9,233.10 = 5,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.40/9,233.10 = 5,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.40x = 9,233.10 × 5,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.40x = 52,445,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,445,854.62/6,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.30

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