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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,066.59, 8,372.70 and 3,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,066.59, 8,372.70 and 3,414.52 is: 4,712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,066.59 : 8,372.70 = 3,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,066.59/8,372.70 = 3,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,066.59x = 8,372.70 × 3,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,066.59x = 28,588,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588,709.74/6,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.48

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