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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.79, 9,320.72 and 5,654.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.79, 9,320.72 and 5,654.62 is: 8,445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.79 : 9,320.72 = 5,654.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.79/9,320.72 = 5,654.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.79x = 9,320.72 × 5,654.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.79x = 52,705,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,705,129.73/6,240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.27

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