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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.40, 8,357.82 and 5,856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.40, 8,357.82 and 5,856.24 is: 8,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.40 : 8,357.82 = 5,856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.40/8,357.82 = 5,856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.40x = 8,357.82 × 5,856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.40x = 48,945,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,945,399.80/6,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.60

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