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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.32, 8,366.08 and 3,409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.32, 8,366.08 and 3,409.56 is: 4,705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.32 : 8,366.08 = 3,409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.32/8,366.08 = 3,409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.32x = 8,366.08 × 3,409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.32x = 28,524,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,524,651.72/6,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.24

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