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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069, 8,375.28 and 3,416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069, 8,375.28 and 3,416.28 is: 4,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069 : 8,375.28 = 3,416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069/8,375.28 = 3,416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069x = 8,375.28 × 3,416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069x = 28,612,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612,301.56/6,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.50

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