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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.73, 8,358.48 and 3,540.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.73, 8,358.48 and 3,540.69 is: 4,886.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.73 : 8,358.48 = 3,540.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.73/8,358.48 = 3,540.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.73x = 8,358.48 × 3,540.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.73x = 29,594,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594,786.55/6,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.26

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