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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.59, 8,362.34 and 3,371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.59, 8,362.34 and 3,371.02 is: 4,652.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.59 : 8,362.34 = 3,371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.59/8,362.34 = 3,371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.59x = 8,362.34 × 3,371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.59x = 28,189,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,598.53/6,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.07

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