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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.49, 8,361.93 and 3,406.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.49, 8,361.93 and 3,406.83 is: 4,701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.49 : 8,361.93 = 3,406.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.49/8,361.93 = 3,406.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.49x = 8,361.93 × 3,406.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.49x = 28,487,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,487,673.98/6,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.33

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