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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.78, 8,359.69 and 3,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.78, 8,359.69 and 3,542 is: 4,886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.78 : 8,359.69 = 3,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.78/8,359.69 = 3,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.78x = 8,359.69 × 3,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.78x = 29,610,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,030.84/6,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.32

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