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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.65, 8,376.27 and 3,417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.65, 8,376.27 and 3,417.15 is: 4,715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.65 : 8,376.27 = 3,417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.65/8,376.27 = 3,417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.65x = 8,376.27 × 3,417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.65x = 28,622,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622,971.03/6,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.75

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