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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.73, 8,359.86 and 3,541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.73, 8,359.86 and 3,541.69 is: 4,887.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.73 : 8,359.86 = 3,541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.73/8,359.86 = 3,541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.73x = 8,359.86 × 3,541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.73x = 29,608,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,608,032.56/6,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.64

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