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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.38, 9,083.62 and 2,107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.38, 9,083.62 and 2,107.34 is: 3,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.38 : 9,083.62 = 2,107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.38/9,083.62 = 2,107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.38x = 9,083.62 × 2,107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.38x = 19,142,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,142,225.08/6,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.20

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