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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.36, 9,086.56 and 2,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.36, 9,086.56 and 2,545.08 is: 3,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.36 : 9,086.56 = 2,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.36/9,086.56 = 2,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.36x = 9,086.56 × 2,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.36x = 23,126,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,126,022.12/6,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.10

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