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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.79, 9,160.59 and 3,477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.79, 9,160.59 and 3,477.54 is: 5,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.79 : 9,160.59 = 3,477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.79/9,160.59 = 3,477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.79x = 9,160.59 × 3,477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.79x = 31,856,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856,298.45/6,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.83

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