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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.08, 8,358.30 and 3,403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.08, 8,358.30 and 3,403.97 is: 4,697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.08 : 8,358.30 = 3,403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.08/8,358.30 = 3,403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.08x = 8,358.30 × 3,403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.08x = 28,451,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,451,402.45/6,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.21

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