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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.62, 8,374.92 and 3,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.62, 8,374.92 and 3,380.08 is: 4,664.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.62 : 8,374.92 = 3,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.62/8,374.92 = 3,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.62x = 8,374.92 × 3,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.62x = 28,307,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,307,899.59/6,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.64

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