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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.34, 8,359.87 and 3,404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.34, 8,359.87 and 3,404.69 is: 4,698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.34 : 8,359.87 = 3,404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.34/8,359.87 = 3,404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.34x = 8,359.87 × 3,404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.34x = 28,462,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,462,765.79/6,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.89

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