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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.94, 8,374.99 and 3,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.94, 8,374.99 and 3,416.32 is: 4,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.94 : 8,374.99 = 3,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.94/8,374.99 = 3,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.94x = 8,374.99 × 3,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.94x = 28,611,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,611,645.84/6,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.44

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