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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.36, 9,085.08 and 2,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.36, 9,085.08 and 2,358 is: 3,536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.36 : 9,085.08 = 2,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.36/9,085.08 = 2,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.36x = 9,085.08 × 2,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.36x = 21,422,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,422,618.64/6,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.63

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