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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.76, 8,360.40 and 3,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.76, 8,360.40 and 3,406.60 is: 4,699.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.76 : 8,360.40 = 3,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.76/8,360.40 = 3,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.76x = 8,360.40 × 3,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.76x = 28,480,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480,538.64/6,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.94

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