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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.49, 8,372.03 and 3,414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.49, 8,372.03 and 3,414.47 is: 4,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.49 : 8,372.03 = 3,414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.49/8,372.03 = 3,414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.49x = 8,372.03 × 3,414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.49x = 28,585,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,585,986.34/6,067.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.34

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