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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.59, 8,377.57 and 3,418.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.59, 8,377.57 and 3,418.09 is: 4,717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.59 : 8,377.57 = 3,418.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.59/8,377.57 = 3,418.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.59x = 8,377.57 × 3,418.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.59x = 28,635,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635,258.75/6,070.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.05

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