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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.95, 8,374.80 and 3,416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.95, 8,374.80 and 3,416.25 is: 4,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.95 : 8,374.80 = 3,416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.95/8,374.80 = 3,416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.95x = 8,374.80 × 3,416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.95x = 28,610,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,610,410.50/6,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.23

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