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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.40, 9,079.50 and 2,157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.40, 9,079.50 and 2,157.72 is: 3,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.40 : 9,079.50 = 2,157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.40/9,079.50 = 2,157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.40x = 9,079.50 × 2,157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.40x = 19,591,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591,018.74/6,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.37

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