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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.66, 8,358.39 and 3,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.66, 8,358.39 and 3,699.44 is: 5,103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.66 : 8,358.39 = 3,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.66/8,358.39 = 3,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.66x = 8,358.39 × 3,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.66x = 30,921,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,921,362.30/6,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.66

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