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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.95, 9,083.66 and 2,358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.95, 9,083.66 and 2,358.35 is: 3,536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.95 : 9,083.66 = 2,358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.95/9,083.66 = 2,358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.95x = 9,083.66 × 2,358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.95x = 21,422,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,422,449.56/6,056.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.84

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