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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.81, 8,366.74 and 3,410.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.81, 8,366.74 and 3,410.21 is: 4,706.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.81 : 8,366.74 = 3,410.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.81/8,366.74 = 3,410.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.81x = 8,366.74 × 3,410.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.81x = 28,532,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532,352.81/6,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.13

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