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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.49, 8,358.79 and 3,669.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.49, 8,358.79 and 3,669.37 is: 5,062.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.49 : 8,358.79 = 3,669.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.49/8,358.79 = 3,669.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.49x = 8,358.79 × 3,669.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.49x = 30,671,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671,451.47/6,058.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.56

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