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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.63, 8,373.41 and 3,415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.63, 8,373.41 and 3,415.02 is: 4,712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.63 : 8,373.41 = 3,415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.63/8,373.41 = 3,415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.63x = 8,373.41 × 3,415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.63x = 28,595,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,595,362.62/6,067.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.77

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