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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.82, 8,361.63 and 3,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.82, 8,361.63 and 3,370.64 is: 4,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.82 : 8,361.63 = 3,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.82/8,361.63 = 3,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.82x = 8,361.63 × 3,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.82x = 28,184,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,044.54/6,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.74

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