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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.91, 9,109.71 and 5,771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.91, 9,109.71 and 5,771.27 is: 8,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.91 : 9,109.71 = 5,771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.91/9,109.71 = 5,771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.91x = 9,109.71 × 5,771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.91x = 52,574,618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,574,618.81/6,108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.22

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