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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.90, 8,358.66 and 3,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.90, 8,358.66 and 3,404.34 is: 4,697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.90 : 8,358.66 = 3,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.90/8,358.66 = 3,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.90x = 8,358.66 × 3,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.90x = 28,455,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455,720.58/6,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.29

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