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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.95, 9,089.19 and 2,359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.95, 9,089.19 and 2,359.87 is: 3,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.95 : 9,089.19 = 2,359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.95/9,089.19 = 2,359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.95x = 9,089.19 × 2,359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.95x = 21,449,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449,284.08/6,061.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.35

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