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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.27, 9,074.43 and 2,156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.27, 9,074.43 and 2,156.76 is: 3,233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.27 : 9,074.43 = 2,156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.27/9,074.43 = 2,156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.27x = 9,074.43 × 2,156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.27x = 19,571,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571,367.65/6,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.19

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