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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.07, 8,356.77 and 3,538.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.07, 8,356.77 and 3,538.05 is: 4,882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.07 : 8,356.77 = 3,538.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.07/8,356.77 = 3,538.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.07x = 8,356.77 × 3,538.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.07x = 29,566,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,566,670.10/6,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.15

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