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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.08, 8,362.82 and 3,407.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.08, 8,362.82 and 3,407.49 is: 4,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.08 : 8,362.82 = 3,407.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.08/8,362.82 = 3,407.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.08x = 8,362.82 × 3,407.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.08x = 28,496,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496,225.52/6,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.29

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