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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.78, 8,362.67 and 3,407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.78, 8,362.67 and 3,407.43 is: 4,702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.78 : 8,362.67 = 3,407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.78/8,362.67 = 3,407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.78x = 8,362.67 × 3,407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.78x = 28,495,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,212.64/6,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.35

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