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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.63, 8,378.94 and 3,419.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.63, 8,378.94 and 3,419.03 is: 4,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.63 : 8,378.94 = 3,419.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.63/8,378.94 = 3,419.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.63x = 8,378.94 × 3,419.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.63x = 28,647,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,647,847.23/6,071.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.31

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