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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.14, 8,356.19 and 3,329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.14, 8,356.19 and 3,329.79 is: 4,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.14 : 8,356.19 = 3,329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.14/8,356.19 = 3,329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.14x = 8,356.19 × 3,329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.14x = 27,824,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824,385.01/6,055.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.17

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