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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.32, 8,365.88 and 3,409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.32, 8,365.88 and 3,409.70 is: 4,705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.32 : 8,365.88 = 3,409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.32/8,365.88 = 3,409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.32x = 8,365.88 × 3,409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.32x = 28,525,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525,141.04/6,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.32

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