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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.69, 8,360.90 and 3,369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.69, 8,360.90 and 3,369.87 is: 4,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.69 : 8,360.90 = 3,369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.69/8,360.90 = 3,369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.69x = 8,360.90 × 3,369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.69x = 28,175,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,146.08/6,058.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.37

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