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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.14, 8,362.96 and 3,407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.14, 8,362.96 and 3,407.54 is: 4,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.14 : 8,362.96 = 3,407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.14/8,362.96 = 3,407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.14x = 8,362.96 × 3,407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.14x = 28,497,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497,120.72/6,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.39

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