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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.08, 8,371.76 and 4,734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.08, 8,371.76 and 4,734.44 is: 6,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.08 : 8,371.76 = 4,734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.08/8,371.76 = 4,734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.08x = 8,371.76 × 4,734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.08x = 39,635,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,635,595.41/6,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.20

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