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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.48, 8,359.40 and 3,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.48, 8,359.40 and 3,541.16 is: 4,886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.48 : 8,359.40 = 3,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.48/8,359.40 = 3,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.48x = 8,359.40 × 3,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.48x = 29,601,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,601,972.90/6,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.85

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