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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.68, 8,356.86 and 3,403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.68, 8,356.86 and 3,403.05 is: 4,696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.68 : 8,356.86 = 3,403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.68/8,356.86 = 3,403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.68x = 8,356.86 × 3,403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.68x = 28,438,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,438,812.42/6,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.22

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