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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.77, 9,087.72 and 2,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.77, 9,087.72 and 2,361.10 is: 3,540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.77 : 9,087.72 = 2,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.77/9,087.72 = 2,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.77x = 9,087.72 × 2,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.77x = 21,457,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457,015.69/6,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.90

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