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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.16, 8,377.68 and 3,418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.16, 8,377.68 and 3,418.08 is: 4,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.16 : 8,377.68 = 3,418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.16/8,377.68 = 3,418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.16x = 8,377.68 × 3,418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.16x = 28,635,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635,580.45/6,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.66

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