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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.58, 8,356.24 and 3,402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.58, 8,356.24 and 3,402.48 is: 4,695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.58 : 8,356.24 = 3,402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.58/8,356.24 = 3,402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.58x = 8,356.24 × 3,402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.58x = 28,431,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,431,939.48/6,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.16

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