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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,066.95, 8,371.49 and 3,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,066.95, 8,371.49 and 3,414.20 is: 4,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,066.95 : 8,371.49 = 3,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,066.95/8,371.49 = 3,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,066.95x = 8,371.49 × 3,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,066.95x = 28,581,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,882.23/6,066.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.08

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