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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.68, 9,089.91 and 2,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.68, 9,089.91 and 2,360.16 is: 3,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.68 : 9,089.91 = 2,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.68/9,089.91 = 2,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.68x = 9,089.91 × 2,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.68x = 21,453,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453,641.99/6,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.56

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