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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.83, 9,078.27 and 2,159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.83, 9,078.27 and 2,159.33 is: 3,237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.83 : 9,078.27 = 2,159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.83/9,078.27 = 2,159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.83x = 9,078.27 × 2,159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.83x = 19,602,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602,939.42/6,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.04

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