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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.49, 8,363.31 and 3,407.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.49, 8,363.31 and 3,407.83 is: 4,702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.49 : 8,363.31 = 3,407.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.49/8,363.31 = 3,407.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.49x = 8,363.31 × 3,407.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.49x = 28,500,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500,738.72/6,060.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.71

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