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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.65, 8,374.35 and 3,416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.65, 8,374.35 and 3,416.13 is: 4,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.65 : 8,374.35 = 3,416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.65/8,374.35 = 3,416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.65x = 8,374.35 × 3,416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.65x = 28,607,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607,868.27/6,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.04

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