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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.03, 8,357.33 and 3,403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.03, 8,357.33 and 3,403.44 is: 4,696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.03 : 8,357.33 = 3,403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.03/8,357.33 = 3,403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.03x = 8,357.33 × 3,403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.03x = 28,443,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443,679.72/6,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.75

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