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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,064.51, 8,371.36 and 4,080.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,064.51, 8,371.36 and 4,080.72 is: 5,632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,064.51 : 8,371.36 = 4,080.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,064.51/8,371.36 = 4,080.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,064.51x = 8,371.36 × 4,080.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,064.51x = 34,161,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,161,176.18/6,064.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.97

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