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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,064.70, 8,368.82 and 3,411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,064.70, 8,368.82 and 3,411.59 is: 4,707.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,064.70 : 8,368.82 = 3,411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,064.70/8,368.82 = 3,411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,064.70x = 8,368.82 × 3,411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,064.70x = 28,550,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550,940.78/6,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.73

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