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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.76, 9,081.72 and 2,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.76, 9,081.72 and 2,160.90 is: 3,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.76 : 9,081.72 = 2,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.76/9,081.72 = 2,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.76x = 9,081.72 × 2,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.76x = 19,624,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624,688.75/6,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.74

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