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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.07, 8,362.44 and 3,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.07, 8,362.44 and 3,407.40 is: 4,702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.07 : 8,362.44 = 3,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.07/8,362.44 = 3,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.07x = 8,362.44 × 3,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.07x = 28,494,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494,178.06/6,059.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.73

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