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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.99, 8,362.62 and 3,407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.99, 8,362.62 and 3,407.33 is: 4,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.99 : 8,362.62 = 3,407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.99/8,362.62 = 3,407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.99x = 8,362.62 × 3,407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.99x = 28,494,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494,206.00/6,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.02

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