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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.16, 9,081.66 and 2,543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.16, 9,081.66 and 2,543.88 is: 3,814.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.16 : 9,081.66 = 2,543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.16/9,081.66 = 2,543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.16x = 9,081.66 × 2,543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.16x = 23,102,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102,653.24/6,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.74

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