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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.26, 8,357.94 and 3,368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.26, 8,357.94 and 3,368.18 is: 4,647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.26 : 8,357.94 = 3,368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.26/8,357.94 = 3,368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.26x = 8,357.94 × 3,368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.26x = 28,151,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,151,046.35/6,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.49

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