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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.80, 9,481.20 and 4,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.80, 9,481.20 and 4,247.20 is: 6,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.80 : 9,481.20 = 4,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.80/9,481.20 = 4,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.80x = 9,481.20 × 4,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.80x = 40,268,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268,552.64/6,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.80

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