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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.60, 9,080.10 and 5,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.60, 9,080.10 and 5,196.60 is: 7,785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.60 : 9,080.10 = 5,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.60/9,080.10 = 5,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.60x = 9,080.10 × 5,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.60x = 47,185,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,185,647.66/6,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,785.64

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