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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.99, 9,091.54 and 2,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.99, 9,091.54 and 2,358.16 is: 3,539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.99 : 9,091.54 = 2,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.99/9,091.54 = 2,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.99x = 9,091.54 × 2,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.99x = 21,439,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439,337.33/6,057.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.02

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