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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.51, 8,362.82 and 3,408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.51, 8,362.82 and 3,408.35 is: 4,702.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.51 : 8,362.82 = 3,408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.51/8,362.82 = 3,408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.51x = 8,362.82 × 3,408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.51x = 28,503,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503,400.51/6,061.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.36

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