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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.79, 8,374.83 and 3,416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.79, 8,374.83 and 3,416.19 is: 4,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.79 : 8,374.83 = 3,416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.79/8,374.83 = 3,416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.79x = 8,374.83 × 3,416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.79x = 28,610,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,610,010.50/6,068.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.29

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