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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.10, 8,566.90 and 6,133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.10, 8,566.90 and 6,133.10 is: 8,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.10 : 8,566.90 = 6,133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.10/8,566.90 = 6,133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.10x = 8,566.90 × 6,133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.10x = 52,541,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,541,654.39/6,133.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,566.90

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