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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.09, 9,080.84 and 2,157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.09, 9,080.84 and 2,157.39 is: 3,236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.09 : 9,080.84 = 2,157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.09/9,080.84 = 2,157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.09x = 9,080.84 × 2,157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.09x = 19,590,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590,918.80/6,053.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.52

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