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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.03, 8,373.87 and 3,415.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.03, 8,373.87 and 3,415.45 is: 4,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.03 : 8,373.87 = 3,415.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.03/8,373.87 = 3,415.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.03x = 8,373.87 × 3,415.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.03x = 28,600,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,600,534.29/6,068.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.31

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