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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.83, 8,358.57 and 3,404.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.83, 8,358.57 and 3,404.17 is: 4,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.83 : 8,358.57 = 3,404.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.83/8,358.57 = 3,404.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.83x = 8,358.57 × 3,404.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.83x = 28,453,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,453,972.34/6,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.83

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