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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.29, 9,089.35 and 2,359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.29, 9,089.35 and 2,359.78 is: 3,540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.29 : 9,089.35 = 2,359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.29/9,089.35 = 2,359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.29x = 9,089.35 × 2,359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.29x = 21,448,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448,837.72/6,057.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.99

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