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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.89, 8,376.44 and 3,418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.89, 8,376.44 and 3,418.16 is: 4,717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.89 : 8,376.44 = 3,418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.89/8,376.44 = 3,418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.89x = 8,376.44 × 3,418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.89x = 28,631,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,631,970.27/6,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.05

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