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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.35, 8,358.26 and 3,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.35, 8,358.26 and 3,368.36 is: 4,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.35 : 8,358.26 = 3,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.35/8,358.26 = 3,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.35x = 8,358.26 × 3,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.35x = 28,153,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153,570.02/6,057.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.83

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