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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.42, 8,366.56 and 3,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.42, 8,366.56 and 3,410.08 is: 4,706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.42 : 8,366.56 = 3,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.42/8,366.56 = 3,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.42x = 8,366.56 × 3,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.42x = 28,530,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530,638.92/6,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.15

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