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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.45, 9,080.19 and 2,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.45, 9,080.19 and 2,156.16 is: 3,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.45 : 9,080.19 = 2,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.45/9,080.19 = 2,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.45x = 9,080.19 × 2,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.45x = 19,578,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,578,342.47/6,051.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.31

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