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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.97, 8,366.25 and 3,409.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.97, 8,366.25 and 3,409.82 is: 4,705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.97 : 8,366.25 = 3,409.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.97/8,366.25 = 3,409.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.97x = 8,366.25 × 3,409.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.97x = 28,527,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,527,406.58/6,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.19

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