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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.28, 9,086.28 and 2,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.28, 9,086.28 and 2,358.82 is: 3,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.28 : 9,086.28 = 2,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.28/9,086.28 = 2,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.28x = 9,086.28 × 2,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.28x = 21,432,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432,898.99/6,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.37

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