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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.82, 9,083.48 and 2,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.82, 9,083.48 and 2,358.23 is: 3,536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.82 : 9,083.48 = 2,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.82/9,083.48 = 2,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.82x = 9,083.48 × 2,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.82x = 21,420,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,420,877.83/6,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.65

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