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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.87, 8,366.67 and 3,410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.87, 8,366.67 and 3,410.27 is: 4,706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.87 : 8,366.67 = 3,410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.87/8,366.67 = 3,410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.87x = 8,366.67 × 3,410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.87x = 28,532,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532,544.82/6,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.12

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