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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.72, 8,376.96 and 3,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.72, 8,376.96 and 3,417.24 is: 4,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.72 : 8,376.96 = 3,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.72/8,376.96 = 3,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.72x = 8,376.96 × 3,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.72x = 28,626,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,626,082.79/6,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.21

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