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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.47, 8,373.84 and 3,415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.47, 8,373.84 and 3,415.32 is: 4,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.47 : 8,373.84 = 3,415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.47/8,373.84 = 3,415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.47x = 8,373.84 × 3,415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.47x = 28,599,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,599,343.23/6,068.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.78

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