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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.57, 8,374.37 and 3,415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.57, 8,374.37 and 3,415.88 is: 4,713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.57 : 8,374.37 = 3,415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.57/8,374.37 = 3,415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.57x = 8,374.37 × 3,415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.57x = 28,605,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605,784.04/6,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.76

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