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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.13, 8,365.94 and 3,409.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.13, 8,365.94 and 3,409.58 is: 4,705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.13 : 8,365.94 = 3,409.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.13/8,365.94 = 3,409.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.13x = 8,365.94 × 3,409.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.13x = 28,524,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,524,282.83/6,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.32

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