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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.60, 8,591.40 and 6,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.60, 8,591.40 and 6,150.60 is: 8,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.60 : 8,591.40 = 6,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.60/8,591.40 = 6,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.60x = 8,591.40 × 6,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.60x = 52,842,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,842,264.84/6,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.40

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