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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.83, 8,365.82 and 3,409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.83, 8,365.82 and 3,409.73 is: 4,704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.83 : 8,365.82 = 3,409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.83/8,365.82 = 3,409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.83x = 8,365.82 × 3,409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.83x = 28,525,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525,159.92/6,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.93

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