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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.09, 9,083.19 and 2,357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.09, 9,083.19 and 2,357.59 is: 3,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.09 : 9,083.19 = 2,357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.09/9,083.19 = 2,357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.09x = 9,083.19 × 2,357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.09x = 21,414,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,414,437.91/6,055.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.60

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