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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.70, 8,474.70 and 6,065.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.70, 8,474.70 and 6,065.70 is: 8,474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.70 : 8,474.70 = 6,065.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.70/8,474.70 = 6,065.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.70x = 8,474.70 × 6,065.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.70x = 51,404,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,404,987.79/6,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,474.70

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