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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.54, 9,095.72 and 2,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.54, 9,095.72 and 2,364.02 is: 3,547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.54 : 9,095.72 = 2,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.54/9,095.72 = 2,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.54x = 9,095.72 × 2,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.54x = 21,502,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502,463.99/6,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.36

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