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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.64, 8,357.13 and 3,366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.64, 8,357.13 and 3,366.91 is: 4,646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.64 : 8,357.13 = 3,366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.64/8,357.13 = 3,366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.64x = 8,357.13 × 3,366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.64x = 28,137,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137,683.68/6,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.53

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