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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.59, 8,375.46 and 3,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.59, 8,375.46 and 3,416.52 is: 4,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.59 : 8,375.46 = 3,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.59/8,375.46 = 3,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.59x = 8,375.46 × 3,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.59x = 28,614,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,614,926.60/6,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.25

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