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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.82, 9,084.97 and 2,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.82, 9,084.97 and 2,359.23 is: 3,538.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.82 : 9,084.97 = 2,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.82/9,084.97 = 2,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.82x = 9,084.97 × 2,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.82x = 21,433,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,433,533.77/6,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.16

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