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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.98, 8,361.83 and 3,701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.98, 8,361.83 and 3,701.57 is: 5,108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.98 : 8,361.83 = 3,701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.98/8,361.83 = 3,701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.98x = 8,361.83 × 3,701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.98x = 30,951,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,951,866.52/6,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.43

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