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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.79, 8,362.52 and 3,407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.79, 8,362.52 and 3,407.18 is: 4,701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.79 : 8,362.52 = 3,407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.79/8,362.52 = 3,407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.79x = 8,362.52 × 3,407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.79x = 28,492,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492,552.05/6,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.90

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