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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.39, 9,087.28 and 2,357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.39, 9,087.28 and 2,357.65 is: 3,538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.39 : 9,087.28 = 2,357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.39/9,087.28 = 2,357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.39x = 9,087.28 × 2,357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.39x = 21,424,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424,597.08/6,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.11

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