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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.81, 8,362.54 and 3,407.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.81, 8,362.54 and 3,407.85 is: 4,702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.81 : 8,362.54 = 3,407.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.81/8,362.54 = 3,407.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.81x = 8,362.54 × 3,407.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.81x = 28,498,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498,262.68/6,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.83

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