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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.90, 8,362.77 and 3,371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.90, 8,362.77 and 3,371.33 is: 4,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.90 : 8,362.77 = 3,371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.90/8,362.77 = 3,371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.90x = 8,362.77 × 3,371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.90x = 28,193,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193,665.65/6,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.49

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