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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.48, 8,374.47 and 3,415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.48, 8,374.47 and 3,415.84 is: 4,713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.48 : 8,374.47 = 3,415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.48/8,374.47 = 3,415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.48x = 8,374.47 × 3,415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.48x = 28,605,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605,849.60/6,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.84

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