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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.56, 9,085.44 and 2,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.56, 9,085.44 and 2,361.92 is: 3,540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.56 : 9,085.44 = 2,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.56/9,085.44 = 2,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.56x = 9,085.44 × 2,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.56x = 21,459,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,082.44/6,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.78

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