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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.65, 8,359.52 and 3,405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.65, 8,359.52 and 3,405.03 is: 4,698.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.65 : 8,359.52 = 3,405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.65/8,359.52 = 3,405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.65x = 8,359.52 × 3,405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.65x = 28,464,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,399.36/6,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.92

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