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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.59, 8,376.84 and 3,417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.59, 8,376.84 and 3,417.52 is: 4,716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.59 : 8,376.84 = 3,417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.59/8,376.84 = 3,417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.59x = 8,376.84 × 3,417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.59x = 28,628,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,628,018.24/6,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.63

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