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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.89, 9,089.53 and 2,359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.89, 9,089.53 and 2,359.15 is: 3,540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.89 : 9,089.53 = 2,359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.89/9,089.53 = 2,359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.89x = 9,089.53 × 2,359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.89x = 21,443,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443,536.08/6,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.36

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