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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.58, 8,374.59 and 3,415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.58, 8,374.59 and 3,415.86 is: 4,713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.58 : 8,374.59 = 3,415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.58/8,374.59 = 3,415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.58x = 8,374.59 × 3,415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.58x = 28,606,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,606,427.00/6,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.86

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