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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.30, 8,358.86 and 3,404.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.30, 8,358.86 and 3,404.86 is: 4,698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.30 : 8,358.86 = 3,404.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.30/8,358.86 = 3,404.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.30x = 8,358.86 × 3,404.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.30x = 28,460,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460,748.06/6,057.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.59

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