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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.07, 9,079.86 and 2,156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.07, 9,079.86 and 2,156.78 is: 3,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.07 : 9,079.86 = 2,156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.07/9,079.86 = 2,156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.07x = 9,079.86 × 2,156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.07x = 19,583,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583,260.45/6,052.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.80

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