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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.52, 9,086.78 and 2,545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.52, 9,086.78 and 2,545.25 is: 3,819.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.52 : 9,086.78 = 2,545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.52/9,086.78 = 2,545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.52x = 9,086.78 × 2,545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.52x = 23,128,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128,068.63/6,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.34

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