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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.80, 9,406.20 and 3,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.80, 9,406.20 and 3,160.40 is: 4,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.80 : 9,406.20 = 3,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.80/9,406.20 = 3,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.80x = 9,406.20 × 3,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.80x = 29,727,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,727,354.48/6,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.60

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