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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.98, 8,357.54 and 3,404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.98, 8,357.54 and 3,404.22 is: 4,697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.98 : 8,357.54 = 3,404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.98/8,357.54 = 3,404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.98x = 8,357.54 × 3,404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.98x = 28,450,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450,904.82/6,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.99

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