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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.96, 8,357.76 and 3,367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.96, 8,357.76 and 3,367.97 is: 4,647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.96 : 8,357.76 = 3,367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.96/8,357.76 = 3,367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.96x = 8,357.76 × 3,367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.96x = 28,148,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,148,643.16/6,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.33

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