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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.92, 8,376.48 and 3,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.92, 8,376.48 and 3,417.20 is: 4,715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.92 : 8,376.48 = 3,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.92/8,376.48 = 3,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.92x = 8,376.48 × 3,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.92x = 28,624,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,624,107.46/6,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.73

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