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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.30, 8,365.96 and 3,409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.30, 8,365.96 and 3,409.68 is: 4,705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.30 : 8,365.96 = 3,409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.30/8,365.96 = 3,409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.30x = 8,365.96 × 3,409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.30x = 28,525,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525,246.49/6,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.35

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