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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.64, 8,357.58 and 3,404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.64, 8,357.58 and 3,404.97 is: 4,698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.64 : 8,357.58 = 3,404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.64/8,357.58 = 3,404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.64x = 8,357.58 × 3,404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.64x = 28,457,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,457,309.17/6,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.53

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