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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.58, 8,358.40 and 3,404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.58, 8,358.40 and 3,404.02 is: 4,697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.58 : 8,358.40 = 3,404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.58/8,358.40 = 3,404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.58x = 8,358.40 × 3,404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.58x = 28,452,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,452,160.77/6,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.73

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