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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.57, 8,377.21 and 4,080.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.57, 8,377.21 and 4,080.28 is: 5,632.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.57 : 8,377.21 = 4,080.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.57/8,377.21 = 4,080.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.57x = 8,377.21 × 4,080.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.57x = 34,181,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,362.42/6,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.52

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