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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.61, 8,367.81 and 3,411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.61, 8,367.81 and 3,411.06 is: 4,707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.61 : 8,367.81 = 3,411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.61/8,367.81 = 3,411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.61x = 8,367.81 × 3,411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.61x = 28,543,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543,104.88/6,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.28

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