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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.96, 8,368.17 and 3,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.96, 8,368.17 and 3,411.36 is: 4,707.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.96 : 8,368.17 = 3,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.96/8,368.17 = 3,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.96x = 8,368.17 × 3,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.96x = 28,546,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,546,840.41/6,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.62

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