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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.15, 8,358.82 and 3,404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.15, 8,358.82 and 3,404.53 is: 4,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.15 : 8,358.82 = 3,404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.15/8,358.82 = 3,404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.15x = 8,358.82 × 3,404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.15x = 28,457,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,457,853.45/6,057.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.22

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