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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.65, 9,084.06 and 2,358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.65, 9,084.06 and 2,358.18 is: 3,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.65 : 9,084.06 = 2,358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.65/9,084.06 = 2,358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.65x = 9,084.06 × 2,358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.65x = 21,421,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,421,848.61/6,055.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.50

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