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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,610.59, 9,068.22 and 6,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,610.59, 9,068.22 and 6,253.08 is: 8,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,610.59 : 9,068.22 = 6,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,610.59/9,068.22 = 6,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,610.59x = 9,068.22 × 6,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,610.59x = 56,704,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,704,305.12/6,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.80

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