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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.78, 8,373.43 and 3,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.78, 8,373.43 and 3,415.14 is: 4,712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.78 : 8,373.43 = 3,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.78/8,373.43 = 3,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.78x = 8,373.43 × 3,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.78x = 28,596,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596,435.73/6,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.83

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