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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.80, 11,358.40 and 6,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.80, 11,358.40 and 6,275.20 is: 9,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.80 : 11,358.40 = 6,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.80/11,358.40 = 6,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.80x = 11,358.40 × 6,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.80x = 71,276,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,276,231.68/7,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.20

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