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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.41, 8,361.35 and 4,465.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.41, 8,361.35 and 4,465.91 is: 6,164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.41 : 8,361.35 = 4,465.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.41/8,361.35 = 4,465.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.41x = 8,361.35 × 4,465.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.41x = 37,341,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,341,036.58/6,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.52

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