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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.92, 8,359.82 and 3,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.92, 8,359.82 and 3,700.06 is: 5,106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.92 : 8,359.82 = 3,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.92/8,359.82 = 3,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.92x = 8,359.82 × 3,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.92x = 30,931,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,931,877.90/6,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.02

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