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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.63, 8,360.37 and 3,405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.63, 8,360.37 and 3,405.27 is: 4,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.63 : 8,360.37 = 3,405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.63/8,360.37 = 3,405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.63x = 8,360.37 × 3,405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.63x = 28,469,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,469,317.15/6,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.75

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