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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.57, 8,363.00 and 3,407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.57, 8,363.00 and 3,407.92 is: 4,702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.57 : 8,363.00 = 3,407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.57/8,363.00 = 3,407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.57x = 8,363.00 × 3,407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.57x = 28,500,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500,450.44/6,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.60

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