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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.48, 8,368.38 and 3,411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.48, 8,368.38 and 3,411.54 is: 4,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.48 : 8,368.38 = 3,411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.48/8,368.38 = 3,411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.48x = 8,368.38 × 3,411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.48x = 28,549,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,549,063.11/6,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.36

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