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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.34, 8,373.73 and 3,415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.34, 8,373.73 and 3,415.27 is: 4,713.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.34 : 8,373.73 = 3,415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.34/8,373.73 = 3,415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.34x = 8,373.73 × 3,415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.34x = 28,598,548.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598,548.86/6,067.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.52

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