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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.45, 9,085.14 and 2,362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.45, 9,085.14 and 2,362.02 is: 3,541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.45 : 9,085.14 = 2,362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.45/9,085.14 = 2,362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.45x = 9,085.14 × 2,362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.45x = 21,459,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,282.38/6,059.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.46

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