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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.93, 8,358.57 and 3,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.93, 8,358.57 and 3,404.36 is: 4,698.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.93 : 8,358.57 = 3,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.93/8,358.57 = 3,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.93x = 8,358.57 × 3,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.93x = 28,455,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455,581.37/6,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.02

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