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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.52, 9,083.52 and 2,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.52, 9,083.52 and 2,364.12 is: 3,543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.52 : 9,083.52 = 2,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.52/9,083.52 = 2,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.52x = 9,083.52 × 2,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.52x = 21,474,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,474,531.30/6,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.93

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