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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.88, 8,362.54 and 3,371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.88, 8,362.54 and 3,371.07 is: 4,652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.88 : 8,362.54 = 3,371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.88/8,362.54 = 3,371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.88x = 8,362.54 × 3,371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.88x = 28,190,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190,707.72/6,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.02

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