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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.82, 8,362.62 and 3,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.82, 8,362.62 and 3,407.30 is: 4,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.82 : 8,362.62 = 3,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.82/8,362.62 = 3,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.82x = 8,362.62 × 3,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.82x = 28,493,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,493,913.31/6,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.11

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