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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.83, 8,525.95 and 6,108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.83, 8,525.95 and 6,108.27 is: 8,374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.83 : 8,525.95 = 6,108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.83/8,525.95 = 6,108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.83x = 8,525.95 × 6,108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.83x = 52,078,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078,804.61/6,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.37

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