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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.26, 9,087.89 and 2,545.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.26, 9,087.89 and 2,545.99 is: 3,820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.26 : 9,087.89 = 2,545.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.26/9,087.89 = 2,545.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.26x = 9,087.89 × 2,545.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.26x = 23,137,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137,641.61/6,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.45

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