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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.50, 9,085.53 and 2,357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.50, 9,085.53 and 2,357.42 is: 3,534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.50 : 9,085.53 = 2,357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.50/9,085.53 = 2,357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.50x = 9,085.53 × 2,357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.50x = 21,418,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,418,352.92/6,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.68

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