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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.40, 8,359.44 and 3,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.40, 8,359.44 and 3,668.16 is: 5,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.40 : 8,359.44 = 3,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.40/8,359.44 = 3,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.40x = 8,359.44 × 3,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.40x = 30,663,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,663,763.43/6,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.20

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