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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.72, 8,367.86 and 3,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.72, 8,367.86 and 3,411 is: 4,707.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.72 : 8,367.86 = 3,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.72/8,367.86 = 3,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.72x = 8,367.86 × 3,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.72x = 28,542,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,542,770.46/6,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.14

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