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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.70, 9,075.08 and 2,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.70, 9,075.08 and 2,157.20 is: 3,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.70 : 9,075.08 = 2,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.70/9,075.08 = 2,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.70x = 9,075.08 × 2,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.70x = 19,576,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576,722.59/6,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.84

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