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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.51, 8,363.46 and 3,407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.51, 8,363.46 and 3,407.91 is: 4,702.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.51 : 8,363.46 = 3,407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.51/8,363.46 = 3,407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.51x = 8,363.46 × 3,407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.51x = 28,501,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,501,918.97/6,060.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.89

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