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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.30, 8,363.20 and 3,407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.30, 8,363.20 and 3,407.68 is: 4,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.30 : 8,363.20 = 3,407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.30/8,363.20 = 3,407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.30x = 8,363.20 × 3,407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.30x = 28,499,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499,109.38/6,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.59

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