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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.35, 9,087.93 and 2,358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.35, 9,087.93 and 2,358.11 is: 3,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.35 : 9,087.93 = 2,358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.35/9,087.93 = 2,358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.35x = 9,087.93 × 2,358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.35x = 21,430,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430,361.33/6,056.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.50

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