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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.74, 8,377.45 and 4,080.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.74, 8,377.45 and 4,080.45 is: 5,632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.74 : 8,377.45 = 4,080.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.74/8,377.45 = 4,080.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.74x = 8,377.45 × 4,080.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.74x = 34,183,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183,765.85/6,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.76

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