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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.02, 9,072.56 and 2,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.02, 9,072.56 and 2,155.52 is: 3,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.02 : 9,072.56 = 2,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.02/9,072.56 = 2,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.02x = 9,072.56 × 2,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.02x = 19,556,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,556,084.53/6,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.33

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