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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.62, 8,376.24 and 3,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.62, 8,376.24 and 3,417.12 is: 4,715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.62 : 8,376.24 = 3,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.62/8,376.24 = 3,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.62x = 8,376.24 × 3,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.62x = 28,622,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622,601.21/6,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.72

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