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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,066.62, 8,371.95 and 3,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,066.62, 8,371.95 and 3,414.06 is: 4,711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,066.62 : 8,371.95 = 3,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,066.62/8,371.95 = 3,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,066.62x = 8,371.95 × 3,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,066.62x = 28,582,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,339.62/6,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.41

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