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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.48, 9,087.29 and 2,358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.48, 9,087.29 and 2,358.47 is: 3,536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.48 : 9,087.29 = 2,358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.48/9,087.29 = 2,358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.48x = 9,087.29 × 2,358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.48x = 21,432,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432,100.85/6,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.37

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