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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.84, 8,364.36 and 4,079.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.84, 8,364.36 and 4,079.83 is: 5,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.84 : 8,364.36 = 4,079.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.84/8,364.36 = 4,079.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.84x = 8,364.36 × 4,079.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.84x = 34,125,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125,166.86/6,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.29

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