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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.40, 13,455.60 and 6,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.40, 13,455.60 and 6,151.60 is: 9,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.40 : 13,455.60 = 6,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.40/13,455.60 = 6,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.40x = 13,455.60 × 6,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.40x = 82,773,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,773,468.96/8,970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.40

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