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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.45, 9,082.91 and 2,357.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.45, 9,082.91 and 2,357.85 is: 3,536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.45 : 9,082.91 = 2,357.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.45/9,082.91 = 2,357.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.45x = 9,082.91 × 2,357.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.45x = 21,416,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416,145.24/6,056.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.09

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