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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.94, 8,358.72 and 3,404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.94, 8,358.72 and 3,404.59 is: 4,698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.94 : 8,358.72 = 3,404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.94/8,358.72 = 3,404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.94x = 8,358.72 × 3,404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.94x = 28,458,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,458,014.52/6,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.41

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