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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.69, 8,357.85 and 3,404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.69, 8,357.85 and 3,404.06 is: 4,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.69 : 8,357.85 = 3,404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.69/8,357.85 = 3,404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.69x = 8,357.85 × 3,404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.69x = 28,450,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450,622.87/6,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.39

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