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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.61, 8,375.45 and 3,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.61, 8,375.45 and 3,416.52 is: 4,715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.61 : 8,375.45 = 3,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.61/8,375.45 = 3,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.61x = 8,375.45 × 3,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.61x = 28,614,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,614,892.43/6,068.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.23

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