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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.13, 9,085.83 and 2,359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.13, 9,085.83 and 2,359.24 is: 3,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.13 : 9,085.83 = 2,359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.13/9,085.83 = 2,359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.13x = 9,085.83 × 2,359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.13x = 21,435,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,435,653.57/6,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.16

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