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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.98, 9,084.62 and 2,359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.98, 9,084.62 and 2,359.74 is: 3,538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.98 : 9,084.62 = 2,359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.98/9,084.62 = 2,359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.98x = 9,084.62 × 2,359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.98x = 21,437,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437,347.10/6,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.70

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