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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,066.68, 8,371.97 and 3,414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,066.68, 8,371.97 and 3,414.03 is: 4,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,066.68 : 8,371.97 = 3,414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,066.68/8,371.97 = 3,414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,066.68x = 8,371.97 × 3,414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,066.68x = 28,582,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,139.67/6,066.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.34

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