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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,080.78, 9,124.68 and 3,307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,080.78, 9,124.68 and 3,307.34 is: 4,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,080.78 : 9,124.68 = 3,307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,080.78/9,124.68 = 3,307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,080.78x = 9,124.68 × 3,307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,080.78x = 30,178,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178,419.15/6,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.92

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