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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.67, 8,356.78 and 3,539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.67, 8,356.78 and 3,539.89 is: 4,883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.67 : 8,356.78 = 3,539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.67/8,356.78 = 3,539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.67x = 8,356.78 × 3,539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.67x = 29,582,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,582,081.95/6,057.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.41

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