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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.49, 8,374.42 and 3,416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.49, 8,374.42 and 3,416.34 is: 4,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.49 : 8,374.42 = 3,416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.49/8,374.42 = 3,416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.49x = 8,374.42 × 3,416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.49x = 28,609,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,609,901.70/6,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.50

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