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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.49, 8,359.46 and 3,405.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.49, 8,359.46 and 3,405.07 is: 4,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.49 : 8,359.46 = 3,405.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.49/8,359.46 = 3,405.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.49x = 8,359.46 × 3,405.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.49x = 28,464,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,546.46/6,057.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.07

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