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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.32, 9,079.72 and 2,355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.32, 9,079.72 and 2,355.73 is: 3,532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.32 : 9,079.72 = 2,355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.32/9,079.72 = 2,355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.32x = 9,079.72 × 2,355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.32x = 21,389,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389,368.80/6,054.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.91

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