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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.27, 8,358.76 and 3,404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.27, 8,358.76 and 3,404.62 is: 4,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.27 : 8,358.76 = 3,404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.27/8,358.76 = 3,404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.27x = 8,358.76 × 3,404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.27x = 28,458,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,458,401.47/6,057.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.22

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