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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.64, 8,357.58 and 3,701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.64, 8,357.58 and 3,701.16 is: 5,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.64 : 8,357.58 = 3,701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.64/8,357.58 = 3,701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.64x = 8,357.58 × 3,701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.64x = 30,932,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,932,740.79/6,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.24

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