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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.16, 9,091.31 and 2,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.16, 9,091.31 and 2,363.99 is: 3,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.16 : 9,091.31 = 2,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.16/9,091.31 = 2,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.16x = 9,091.31 × 2,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.16x = 21,491,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491,708.65/6,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.98

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