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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.63, 9,085.08 and 2,358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.63, 9,085.08 and 2,358.74 is: 3,536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.63 : 9,085.08 = 2,358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.63/9,085.08 = 2,358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.63x = 9,085.08 × 2,358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.63x = 21,429,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,341.60/6,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.41

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