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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.74, 9,079.88 and 2,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.74, 9,079.88 and 2,106.09 is: 3,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.74 : 9,079.88 = 2,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.74/9,079.88 = 2,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.74x = 9,079.88 × 2,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.74x = 19,123,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,123,033.94/6,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.84

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