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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.65, 8,363.66 and 3,408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.65, 8,363.66 and 3,408.03 is: 4,703.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.65 : 8,363.66 = 3,408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.65/8,363.66 = 3,408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.65x = 8,363.66 × 3,408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.65x = 28,503,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503,587.15/6,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.06

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