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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.37, 8,357.81 and 3,367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.37, 8,357.81 and 3,367.62 is: 4,647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.37 : 8,357.81 = 3,367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.37/8,357.81 = 3,367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.37x = 8,357.81 × 3,367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.37x = 28,145,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,911.27/6,056.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.32

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