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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.82, 8,366.57 and 3,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.82, 8,366.57 and 3,410.20 is: 4,706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.82 : 8,366.57 = 3,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.82/8,366.57 = 3,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.82x = 8,366.57 × 3,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.82x = 28,531,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531,677.01/6,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.01

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