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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,080.08, 8,396.04 and 4,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,080.08, 8,396.04 and 4,585.44 is: 6,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,080.08 : 8,396.04 = 4,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,080.08/8,396.04 = 4,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,080.08x = 8,396.04 × 4,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,080.08x = 38,499,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,499,537.66/6,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.08

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