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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.61, 8,369.85 and 3,412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.61, 8,369.85 and 3,412.96 is: 4,709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.61 : 8,369.85 = 3,412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.61/8,369.85 = 3,412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.61x = 8,369.85 × 3,412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.61x = 28,565,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,565,963.26/6,065.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.50

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