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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.66, 9,085.95 and 2,592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.66, 9,085.95 and 2,592.18 is: 3,889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.66 : 9,085.95 = 2,592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.66/9,085.95 = 2,592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.66x = 9,085.95 × 2,592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.66x = 23,552,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,417.87/6,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.97

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