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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.52, 9,082.70 and 2,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.52, 9,082.70 and 2,158.63 is: 3,238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.52 : 9,082.70 = 2,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.52/9,082.70 = 2,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.52x = 9,082.70 × 2,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.52x = 19,606,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,606,188.70/6,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.27

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