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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.99, 8,456.59 and 3,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.99, 8,456.59 and 3,610.08 is: 4,981.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.99 : 8,456.59 = 3,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.99/8,456.59 = 3,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.99x = 8,456.59 × 3,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.99x = 30,528,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528,966.43/6,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.89

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