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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.99, 8,366.85 and 3,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.99, 8,366.85 and 3,410.40 is: 4,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.99 : 8,366.85 = 3,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.99/8,366.85 = 3,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.99x = 8,366.85 × 3,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.99x = 28,534,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534,305.24/6,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.31

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