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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.30, 9,076.53 and 2,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.30, 9,076.53 and 2,155.78 is: 3,232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.30 : 9,076.53 = 2,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.30/9,076.53 = 2,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.30x = 9,076.53 × 2,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.30x = 19,567,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,567,001.84/6,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.99

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