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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.48, 9,085.79 and 2,357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.48, 9,085.79 and 2,357.47 is: 3,534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.48 : 9,085.79 = 2,357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.48/9,085.79 = 2,357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.48x = 9,085.79 × 2,357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.48x = 21,419,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,419,494.60/6,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.88

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