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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.61, 8,358.59 and 3,404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.61, 8,358.59 and 3,404.51 is: 4,697.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.61 : 8,358.59 = 3,404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.61/8,358.59 = 3,404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.61x = 8,358.59 × 3,404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.61x = 28,456,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456,901.30/6,057.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.71

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