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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.59, 8,359.67 and 3,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.59, 8,359.67 and 3,668.02 is: 5,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.59 : 8,359.67 = 3,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.59/8,359.67 = 3,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.59x = 8,359.67 × 3,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.59x = 30,663,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,663,425.02/6,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.99

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