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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.90, 9,089.43 and 2,362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.90, 9,089.43 and 2,362.73 is: 3,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.90 : 9,089.43 = 2,362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.90/9,089.43 = 2,362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.90x = 9,089.43 × 2,362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.90x = 21,475,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,475,868.94/6,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.10

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