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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.45, 9,084.41 and 2,358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.45, 9,084.41 and 2,358.85 is: 3,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.45 : 9,084.41 = 2,358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.45/9,084.41 = 2,358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.45x = 9,084.41 × 2,358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.45x = 21,428,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428,766.43/6,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.59

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