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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.77, 8,363.94 and 4,545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.77, 8,363.94 and 4,545.66 is: 6,273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.77 : 8,363.94 = 4,545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.77/8,363.94 = 4,545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.77x = 8,363.94 × 4,545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.77x = 38,019,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,019,627.50/6,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.07

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