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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.20, 9,080.56 and 2,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.20, 9,080.56 and 2,357 is: 3,534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.20 : 9,080.56 = 2,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.20/9,080.56 = 2,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.20x = 9,080.56 × 2,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.20x = 21,402,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,402,879.92/6,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.63

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