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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.59, 9,083.62 and 2,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.59, 9,083.62 and 2,357.70 is: 3,534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.59 : 9,083.62 = 2,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.59/9,083.62 = 2,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.59x = 9,083.62 × 2,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.59x = 21,416,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416,450.87/6,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.89

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