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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.87, 8,373.68 and 3,415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.87, 8,373.68 and 3,415.32 is: 4,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.87 : 8,373.68 = 3,415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.87/8,373.68 = 3,415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.87x = 8,373.68 × 3,415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.87x = 28,598,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598,796.78/6,067.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.15

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