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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.60, 9,316.80 and 5,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.60, 9,316.80 and 5,707.20 is: 8,541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.60 : 9,316.80 = 5,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.60/9,316.80 = 5,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.60x = 9,316.80 × 5,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.60x = 53,172,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172,840.96/6,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.00

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