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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.30, 8,363.17 and 3,407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.30, 8,363.17 and 3,407.73 is: 4,702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.30 : 8,363.17 = 3,407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.30/8,363.17 = 3,407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.30x = 8,363.17 × 3,407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.30x = 28,499,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499,425.30/6,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.64

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