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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.83, 8,361.15 and 3,406.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.83, 8,361.15 and 3,406.25 is: 4,700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.83 : 8,361.15 = 3,406.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.83/8,361.15 = 3,406.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.83x = 8,361.15 × 3,406.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.83x = 28,480,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480,125.38/6,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.60

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