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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.24, 9,079.86 and 2,588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.24, 9,079.86 and 2,588.06 is: 3,882.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.24 : 9,079.86 = 2,588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.24/9,079.86 = 2,588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.24x = 9,079.86 × 2,588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.24x = 23,499,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,499,254.88/6,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.09

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