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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.41, 9,083.70 and 2,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.41, 9,083.70 and 2,359.10 is: 3,537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.41 : 9,083.70 = 2,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.41/9,083.70 = 2,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.41x = 9,083.70 × 2,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.41x = 21,429,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,379.38/6,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.72

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