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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.86, 8,366.44 and 3,410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.86, 8,366.44 and 3,410.11 is: 4,705.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.86 : 8,366.44 = 3,410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.86/8,366.44 = 3,410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.86x = 8,366.44 × 3,410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.86x = 28,530,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530,480.71/6,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.78

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