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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.29, 8,376.55 and 3,417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.29, 8,376.55 and 3,417.19 is: 4,715.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.29 : 8,376.55 = 3,417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.29/8,376.55 = 3,417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.29x = 8,376.55 × 3,417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.29x = 28,624,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,624,247.83/6,070.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.46

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