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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.75, 9,083.67 and 2,309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.75, 9,083.67 and 2,309.86 is: 3,463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.75 : 9,083.67 = 2,309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.75/9,083.67 = 2,309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.75x = 9,083.67 × 2,309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.75x = 20,982,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,982,005.99/6,058.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.09

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