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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.66, 9,079.59 and 2,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.66, 9,079.59 and 2,547.94 is: 3,820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.66 : 9,079.59 = 2,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.66/9,079.59 = 2,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.66x = 9,079.59 × 2,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.66x = 23,134,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134,250.54/6,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.27

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