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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.47, 8,363.35 and 3,407.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.47, 8,363.35 and 3,407.87 is: 4,702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.47 : 8,363.35 = 3,407.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.47/8,363.35 = 3,407.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.47x = 8,363.35 × 3,407.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.47x = 28,501,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,501,221.95/6,060.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.81

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