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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.13, 9,085.80 and 2,977.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.13, 9,085.80 and 2,977.13 is: 4,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.13 : 9,085.80 = 2,977.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.13/9,085.80 = 2,977.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.13x = 9,085.80 × 2,977.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.13x = 27,049,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,607.75/6,055.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.22

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