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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.16, 9,086.46 and 2,360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.16, 9,086.46 and 2,360.68 is: 3,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.16 : 9,086.46 = 2,360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.16/9,086.46 = 2,360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.16x = 9,086.46 × 2,360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.16x = 21,450,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,450,224.39/6,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.30

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