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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.70, 8,374.93 and 3,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.70, 8,374.93 and 3,416.10 is: 4,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.70 : 8,374.93 = 3,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.70/8,374.93 = 3,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.70x = 8,374.93 × 3,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.70x = 28,609,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,609,598.37/6,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.29

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