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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.98, 9,095.40 and 2,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.98, 9,095.40 and 2,365.38 is: 3,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.98 : 9,095.40 = 2,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.98/9,095.40 = 2,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.98x = 9,095.40 × 2,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.98x = 21,514,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,514,077.25/6,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.02

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