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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.62, 9,090.33 and 2,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.62, 9,090.33 and 2,361.96 is: 3,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.62 : 9,090.33 = 2,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.62/9,090.33 = 2,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.62x = 9,090.33 × 2,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.62x = 21,470,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470,995.85/6,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.88

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