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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.34, 8,358.95 and 3,404.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.34, 8,358.95 and 3,404.93 is: 4,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.34 : 8,358.95 = 3,404.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.34/8,358.95 = 3,404.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.34x = 8,358.95 × 3,404.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.34x = 28,461,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461,606.34/6,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.70

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