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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.62, 8,373.54 and 3,379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.62, 8,373.54 and 3,379.08 is: 4,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.62 : 8,373.54 = 3,379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.62/8,373.54 = 3,379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.62x = 8,373.54 × 3,379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.62x = 28,294,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,861.54/6,067.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.26

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