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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.25, 9,083.43 and 2,107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.25, 9,083.43 and 2,107.21 is: 3,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.25 : 9,083.43 = 2,107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.25/9,083.43 = 2,107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.25x = 9,083.43 × 2,107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.25x = 19,140,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,694.53/6,055.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.01

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