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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.65, 8,364.69 and 3,409.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.65, 8,364.69 and 3,409.13 is: 4,704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.65 : 8,364.69 = 3,409.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.65/8,364.69 = 3,409.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.65x = 8,364.69 × 3,409.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.65x = 28,516,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,516,273.80/6,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.37

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