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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.18, 8,363.25 and 3,408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.18, 8,363.25 and 3,408.06 is: 4,703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.18 : 8,363.25 = 3,408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.18/8,363.25 = 3,408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.18x = 8,363.25 × 3,408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.18x = 28,502,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502,457.80/6,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.24

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