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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.20, 9,082.05 and 2,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.20, 9,082.05 and 2,360.20 is: 3,537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.20 : 9,082.05 = 2,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.20/9,082.05 = 2,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.20x = 9,082.05 × 2,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.20x = 21,435,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,435,454.41/6,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.67

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