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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.16, 9,080.82 and 2,157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.16, 9,080.82 and 2,157.42 is: 3,236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.16 : 9,080.82 = 2,157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.16/9,080.82 = 2,157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.16x = 9,080.82 × 2,157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.16x = 19,591,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591,142.68/6,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.51

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