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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.79, 8,366.82 and 3,410.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.79, 8,366.82 and 3,410.43 is: 4,706.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.79 : 8,366.82 = 3,410.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.79/8,366.82 = 3,410.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.79x = 8,366.82 × 3,410.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.79x = 28,534,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534,453.93/6,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.49

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