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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.80, 9,086.40 and 2,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.80, 9,086.40 and 2,362.54 is: 3,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.80 : 9,086.40 = 2,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.80/9,086.40 = 2,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.80x = 9,086.40 × 2,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.80x = 21,466,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,983.46/6,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.35

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