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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.83, 8,524.58 and 6,107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.83, 8,524.58 and 6,107.27 is: 8,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.83 : 8,524.58 = 6,107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.83/8,524.58 = 6,107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.83x = 8,524.58 × 6,107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.83x = 52,061,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,061,838.54/6,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.99

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