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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.83, 8,360.73 and 3,405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.83, 8,360.73 and 3,405.72 is: 4,699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.83 : 8,360.73 = 3,405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.83/8,360.73 = 3,405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.83x = 8,360.73 × 3,405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.83x = 28,474,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,474,305.38/6,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.64

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