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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.17, 8,362.73 and 3,407.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.17, 8,362.73 and 3,407.42 is: 4,702.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.17 : 8,362.73 = 3,407.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.17/8,362.73 = 3,407.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.17x = 8,362.73 × 3,407.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.17x = 28,495,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,362.88/6,060.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.07

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