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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.57, 9,079.11 and 2,156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.57, 9,079.11 and 2,156.28 is: 3,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.57 : 9,079.11 = 2,156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.57/9,079.11 = 2,156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.57x = 9,079.11 × 2,156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.57x = 19,577,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577,103.31/6,051.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.05

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