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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.55, 8,359.77 and 3,369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.55, 8,359.77 and 3,369.69 is: 4,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.55 : 8,359.77 = 3,369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.55/8,359.77 = 3,369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.55x = 8,359.77 × 3,369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.55x = 28,169,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169,833.37/6,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.60

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