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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.58, 8,356.97 and 3,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.58, 8,356.97 and 3,366.86 is: 4,646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.58 : 8,356.97 = 3,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.58/8,356.97 = 3,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.58x = 8,356.97 × 3,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.58x = 28,136,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,136,714.65/6,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.41

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