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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.10, 9,080.34 and 2,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.10, 9,080.34 and 2,356.88 is: 3,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.10 : 9,080.34 = 2,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.10/9,080.34 = 2,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.10x = 9,080.34 × 2,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.10x = 21,401,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401,271.74/6,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.42

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