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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.58, 8,354.90 and 4,064.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.58, 8,354.90 and 4,064.81 is: 5,609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.58 : 8,354.90 = 4,064.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.58/8,354.90 = 4,064.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.58x = 8,354.90 × 4,064.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.58x = 33,961,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961,060.74/6,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.16

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