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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.70, 8,251.88 and 6,107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.70, 8,251.88 and 6,107.70 is: 8,251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.70 : 8,251.88 = 6,107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.70/8,251.88 = 6,107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.70x = 8,251.88 × 6,107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.70x = 50,399,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,399,976.94/6,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.88

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