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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.74, 8,413.13 and 3,407.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.74, 8,413.13 and 3,407.47 is: 4,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.74 : 8,413.13 = 3,407.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.74/8,413.13 = 3,407.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.74x = 8,413.13 × 3,407.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.74x = 28,667,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,667,475.57/6,096.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.10

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