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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.28, 9,087.60 and 2,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.28, 9,087.60 and 2,360.28 is: 3,539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.28 : 9,087.60 = 2,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.28/9,087.60 = 2,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.28x = 9,087.60 × 2,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.28x = 21,449,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449,280.53/6,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.91

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