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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.36, 9,081.44 and 2,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.36, 9,081.44 and 2,158.60 is: 3,238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.36 : 9,081.44 = 2,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.36/9,081.44 = 2,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.36x = 9,081.44 × 2,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.36x = 19,603,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603,196.38/6,052.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.93

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