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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.32, 9,079.90 and 2,770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.32, 9,079.90 and 2,770.72 is: 4,154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.32 : 9,079.90 = 2,770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.32/9,079.90 = 2,770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.32x = 9,079.90 × 2,770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.32x = 25,157,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,860.53/6,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.67

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