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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.56, 9,228.60 and 5,656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.56, 9,228.60 and 5,656.56 is: 8,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.56 : 9,228.60 = 5,656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.56/9,228.60 = 5,656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.56x = 9,228.60 × 5,656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.56x = 52,202,129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,202,129.62/6,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,473.60

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