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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.33, 8,362.29 and 3,407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.33, 8,362.29 and 3,407.22 is: 4,701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.33 : 8,362.29 = 3,407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.33/8,362.29 = 3,407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.33x = 8,362.29 × 3,407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.33x = 28,492,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492,161.73/6,060.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.42

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