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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.63, 8,376.18 and 3,417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.63, 8,376.18 and 3,417.03 is: 4,715.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.63 : 8,376.18 = 3,417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.63/8,376.18 = 3,417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.63x = 8,376.18 × 3,417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.63x = 28,621,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,621,658.35/6,069.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.55

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