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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.83, 8,375.79 and 4,477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.83, 8,375.79 and 4,477.35 is: 6,178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.83 : 8,375.79 = 4,477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.83/8,375.79 = 4,477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.83x = 8,375.79 × 4,477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.83x = 37,501,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,501,279.09/6,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.31

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