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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.38, 8,361.96 and 3,370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.38, 8,361.96 and 3,370.62 is: 4,651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.38 : 8,361.96 = 3,370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.38/8,361.96 = 3,370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.38x = 8,361.96 × 3,370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.38x = 28,184,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,989.62/6,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.46

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