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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.57, 8,360.19 and 4,938.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.57, 8,360.19 and 4,938.57 is: 6,813.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.57 : 8,360.19 = 4,938.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.57/8,360.19 = 4,938.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.57x = 8,360.19 × 4,938.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.57x = 41,287,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287,383.53/6,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,813.59

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