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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.96, 8,376.50 and 3,417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.96, 8,376.50 and 3,417.38 is: 4,715.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.96 : 8,376.50 = 3,417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.96/8,376.50 = 3,417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.96x = 8,376.50 × 3,417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.96x = 28,625,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,625,683.57/6,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.96

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