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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.74, 8,366.85 and 3,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.74, 8,366.85 and 3,410.72 is: 4,706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.74 : 8,366.85 = 3,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.74/8,366.85 = 3,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.74x = 8,366.85 × 3,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.74x = 28,536,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,536,940.80/6,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.17

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