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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.52, 8,357.94 and 3,403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.52, 8,357.94 and 3,403.86 is: 4,697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.52 : 8,357.94 = 3,403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.52/8,357.94 = 3,403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.52x = 8,357.94 × 3,403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.52x = 28,449,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,449,257.65/6,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.29

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