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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.62, 8,569.76 and 6,110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.62, 8,569.76 and 6,110.97 is: 8,489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.62 : 8,569.76 = 6,110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.62/8,569.76 = 6,110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.62x = 8,569.76 × 6,110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.62x = 52,369,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,369,515.71/6,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.66

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