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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.07, 9,082.35 and 2,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.07, 9,082.35 and 2,357.48 is: 3,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.07 : 9,082.35 = 2,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.07/9,082.35 = 2,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.07x = 9,082.35 × 2,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.07x = 21,411,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,411,413.07/6,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.53

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