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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.60, 9,086.85 and 2,357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.60, 9,086.85 and 2,357.35 is: 3,537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.60 : 9,086.85 = 2,357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.60/9,086.85 = 2,357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.60x = 9,086.85 × 2,357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.60x = 21,420,885.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,420,885.85/6,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.37

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