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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.98, 8,366.83 and 3,410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.98, 8,366.83 and 3,410.39 is: 4,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.98 : 8,366.83 = 3,410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.98/8,366.83 = 3,410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.98x = 8,366.83 × 3,410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.98x = 28,534,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534,149.10/6,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.29

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