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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.64, 9,087.36 and 2,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.64, 9,087.36 and 2,592.92 is: 3,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.64 : 9,087.36 = 2,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.64/9,087.36 = 2,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.64x = 9,087.36 × 2,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.64x = 23,562,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562,797.49/6,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.05

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