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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.71, 8,356.62 and 3,403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.71, 8,356.62 and 3,403.06 is: 4,696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.71 : 8,356.62 = 3,403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.71/8,356.62 = 3,403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.71x = 8,356.62 × 3,403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.71x = 28,438,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,438,098.99/6,055.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.08

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