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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.83, 9,089.48 and 2,362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.83, 9,089.48 and 2,362.18 is: 3,542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.83 : 9,089.48 = 2,362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.83/9,089.48 = 2,362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.83x = 9,089.48 × 2,362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.83x = 21,470,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470,978.13/6,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.58

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