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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.73, 8,360.93 and 3,369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.73, 8,360.93 and 3,369.89 is: 4,650.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.73 : 8,360.93 = 3,369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.73/8,360.93 = 3,369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.73x = 8,360.93 × 3,369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.73x = 28,175,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,439.27/6,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.39

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