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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.35, 8,356.68 and 3,403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.35, 8,356.68 and 3,403.59 is: 4,697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.35 : 8,356.68 = 3,403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.35/8,356.68 = 3,403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.35x = 8,356.68 × 3,403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.35x = 28,442,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,442,712.48/6,055.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.12

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