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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.34, 8,362.64 and 3,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.34, 8,362.64 and 3,406.70 is: 4,701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.34 : 8,362.64 = 3,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.34/8,362.64 = 3,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.34x = 8,362.64 × 3,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.34x = 28,488,946.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488,946.84/6,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.66

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