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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.60, 8,940.78 and 6,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.60, 8,940.78 and 6,615.60 is: 8,940.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.60 : 8,940.78 = 6,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.60/8,940.78 = 6,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.60x = 8,940.78 × 6,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.60x = 59,148,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,148,624.17/6,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,940.78

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