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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.11, 9,076.63 and 2,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.11, 9,076.63 and 2,155.60 is: 3,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.11 : 9,076.63 = 2,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.11/9,076.63 = 2,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.11x = 9,076.63 × 2,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.11x = 19,565,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,565,572.85/6,052.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.85

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