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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.91, 8,364.90 and 3,408.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.91, 8,364.90 and 3,408.95 is: 4,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.91 : 8,364.90 = 3,408.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.91/8,364.90 = 3,408.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.91x = 8,364.90 × 3,408.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.91x = 28,515,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515,559.55/6,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.06

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