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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.78, 8,357.38 and 3,367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.78, 8,357.38 and 3,367.38 is: 4,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.78 : 8,357.38 = 3,367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.78/8,357.38 = 3,367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.78x = 8,357.38 × 3,367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.78x = 28,142,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,142,474.26/6,055.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.21

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