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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.84, 9,086.04 and 2,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.84, 9,086.04 and 2,357.76 is: 3,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.84 : 9,086.04 = 2,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.84/9,086.04 = 2,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.84x = 9,086.04 × 2,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.84x = 21,422,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,422,701.67/6,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.20

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