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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.16, 9,092.91 and 2,361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.16, 9,092.91 and 2,361.42 is: 3,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.16 : 9,092.91 = 2,361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.16/9,092.91 = 2,361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.16x = 9,092.91 × 2,361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.16x = 21,472,179.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472,179.53/6,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.76

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