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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.14, 8,357.82 and 3,367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.14, 8,357.82 and 3,367.41 is: 4,647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.14 : 8,357.82 = 3,367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.14/8,357.82 = 3,367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.14x = 8,357.82 × 3,367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.14x = 28,144,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144,206.65/6,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.22

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