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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.72, 8,371.72 and 4,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.72, 8,371.72 and 4,181.92 is: 5,767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.72 : 8,371.72 = 4,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.72/8,371.72 = 4,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.72x = 8,371.72 × 4,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.72x = 35,009,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009,863.30/6,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.95

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