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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.96, 9,084.54 and 2,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.96, 9,084.54 and 2,358.48 is: 3,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.96 : 9,084.54 = 2,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.96/9,084.54 = 2,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.96x = 9,084.54 × 2,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.96x = 21,425,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425,705.90/6,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.95

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