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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.22, 8,361.57 and 3,370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.22, 8,361.57 and 3,370.45 is: 4,651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.22 : 8,361.57 = 3,370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.22/8,361.57 = 3,370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.22x = 8,361.57 × 3,370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.22x = 28,182,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182,253.61/6,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.14

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