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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.42, 8,365.84 and 3,409.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.42, 8,365.84 and 3,409.67 is: 4,705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.42 : 8,365.84 = 3,409.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.42/8,365.84 = 3,409.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.42x = 8,365.84 × 3,409.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.42x = 28,524,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,524,766.06/6,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.18

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