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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.15, 8,362.62 and 3,407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.15, 8,362.62 and 3,407.63 is: 4,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.15 : 8,362.62 = 3,407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.15/8,362.62 = 3,407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.15x = 8,362.62 × 3,407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.15x = 28,496,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496,672.98/6,060.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.30

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