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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.84, 8,369.12 and 4,478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.84, 8,369.12 and 4,478.71 is: 6,181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.84 : 8,369.12 = 4,478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.84/8,369.12 = 4,478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.84x = 8,369.12 × 4,478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.84x = 37,482,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,482,861.44/6,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.37

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