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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.60, 8,360.80 and 3,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.60, 8,360.80 and 3,406.08 is: 4,700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.60 : 8,360.80 = 3,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.60/8,360.80 = 3,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.60x = 8,360.80 × 3,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.60x = 28,477,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,477,553.66/6,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.35

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