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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.68, 8,376.13 and 3,417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.68, 8,376.13 and 3,417.11 is: 4,715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.68 : 8,376.13 = 3,417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.68/8,376.13 = 3,417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.68x = 8,376.13 × 3,417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.68x = 28,622,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622,184.55/6,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.60

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