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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.55, 8,366.24 and 3,409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.55, 8,366.24 and 3,409.96 is: 4,705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.55 : 8,366.24 = 3,409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.55/8,366.24 = 3,409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.55x = 8,366.24 × 3,409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.55x = 28,528,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528,526.70/6,062.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.70

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