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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.55, 8,358.62 and 3,817.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.55, 8,358.62 and 3,817.47 is: 5,265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.55 : 8,358.62 = 3,817.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.55/8,358.62 = 3,817.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.55x = 8,358.62 × 3,817.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.55x = 31,908,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,908,762.00/6,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.86

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