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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.63, 9,081.95 and 2,158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.63, 9,081.95 and 2,158.13 is: 3,237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.63 : 9,081.95 = 2,158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.63/9,081.95 = 2,158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.63x = 9,081.95 × 2,158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.63x = 19,599,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,599,972.55/6,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.19

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