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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.20, 9,268.80 and 5,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.20, 9,268.80 and 5,910.40 is: 8,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.20 : 9,268.80 = 5,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.20/9,268.80 = 5,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.20x = 9,268.80 × 5,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.20x = 54,782,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,782,315.52/6,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,865.60

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