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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070, 8,376.66 and 3,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070, 8,376.66 and 3,417.28 is: 4,715.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070 : 8,376.66 = 3,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070/8,376.66 = 3,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070x = 8,376.66 × 3,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070x = 28,625,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,625,392.68/6,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.88

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