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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.74, 8,373.50 and 3,415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.74, 8,373.50 and 3,415.19 is: 4,712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.74 : 8,373.50 = 3,415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.74/8,373.50 = 3,415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.74x = 8,373.50 × 3,415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.74x = 28,597,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597,122.94/6,067.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.98

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