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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.62, 8,425.55 and 5,606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.62, 8,425.55 and 5,606.10 is: 7,732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.62 : 8,425.55 = 5,606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.62/8,425.55 = 5,606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.62x = 8,425.55 × 5,606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.62x = 47,234,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,234,424.98/6,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,732.42

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