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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.58, 8,358.99 and 3,404.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.58, 8,358.99 and 3,404.47 is: 4,697.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.58 : 8,358.99 = 3,404.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.58/8,358.99 = 3,404.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.58x = 8,358.99 × 3,404.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.58x = 28,457,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,457,930.69/6,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.90

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