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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.40, 9,084.90 and 2,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.40, 9,084.90 and 2,359.40 is: 3,538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.40 : 9,084.90 = 2,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.40/9,084.90 = 2,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.40x = 9,084.90 × 2,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.40x = 21,434,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434,913.06/6,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.05

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