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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.20, 8,662.40 and 6,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.20, 8,662.40 and 6,179.20 is: 8,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.20 : 8,662.40 = 6,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.20/8,662.40 = 6,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.20x = 8,662.40 × 6,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.20x = 53,526,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,526,702.08/6,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.40

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