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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.90, 8,368.02 and 3,411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.90, 8,368.02 and 3,411.87 is: 4,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.90 : 8,368.02 = 3,411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.90/8,368.02 = 3,411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.90x = 8,368.02 × 3,411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.90x = 28,550,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550,596.40/6,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.29

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