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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.77, 9,089.22 and 2,362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.77, 9,089.22 and 2,362.10 is: 3,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.77 : 9,089.22 = 2,362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.77/9,089.22 = 2,362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.77x = 9,089.22 × 2,362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.77x = 21,469,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469,646.56/6,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.40

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