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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.33, 8,374.46 and 3,415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.33, 8,374.46 and 3,415.83 is: 4,713.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.33 : 8,374.46 = 3,415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.33/8,374.46 = 3,415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.33x = 8,374.46 × 3,415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.33x = 28,605,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605,731.70/6,068.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.94

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