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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.74, 8,557.22 and 4,080.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.74, 8,557.22 and 4,080.73 is: 5,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.74 : 8,557.22 = 4,080.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.74/8,557.22 = 4,080.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.74x = 8,557.22 × 4,080.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.74x = 34,919,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,919,704.37/6,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.08

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