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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.28, 8,365.64 and 3,409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.28, 8,365.64 and 3,409.62 is: 4,705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.28 : 8,365.64 = 3,409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.28/8,365.64 = 3,409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.28x = 8,365.64 × 3,409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.28x = 28,523,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523,636.41/6,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.10

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