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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.26, 9,077.42 and 2,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.26, 9,077.42 and 2,158.76 is: 3,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.26 : 9,077.42 = 2,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.26/9,077.42 = 2,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.26x = 9,077.42 × 2,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.26x = 19,595,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595,971.20/6,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.19

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