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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.93, 9,084.67 and 2,356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.93, 9,084.67 and 2,356.85 is: 3,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.93 : 9,084.67 = 2,356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.93/9,084.67 = 2,356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.93x = 9,084.67 × 2,356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.93x = 21,411,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,411,173.52/6,058.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.82

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