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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.24, 8,377.62 and 3,679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.24, 8,377.62 and 3,679.32 is: 5,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.24 : 8,377.62 = 3,679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.24/8,377.62 = 3,679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.24x = 8,377.62 × 3,679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.24x = 30,823,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,944.82/6,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.72

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