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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.70, 9,082.80 and 2,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.70, 9,082.80 and 2,360.70 is: 3,538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.70 : 9,082.80 = 2,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.70/9,082.80 = 2,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.70x = 9,082.80 × 2,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.70x = 21,441,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441,765.96/6,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.42

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