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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.95, 9,082.89 and 2,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.95, 9,082.89 and 2,360.52 is: 3,539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.95 : 9,082.89 = 2,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.95/9,082.89 = 2,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.95x = 9,082.89 × 2,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.95x = 21,440,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,440,343.50/6,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.21

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