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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.97, 9,084.54 and 2,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.97, 9,084.54 and 2,358.50 is: 3,537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.97 : 9,084.54 = 2,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.97/9,084.54 = 2,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.97x = 9,084.54 × 2,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.97x = 21,425,842.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425,842.17/6,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.97

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