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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.28, 9,078.93 and 2,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.28, 9,078.93 and 2,159.76 is: 3,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.28 : 9,078.93 = 2,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.28/9,078.93 = 2,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.28x = 9,078.93 × 2,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.28x = 19,608,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,608,309.86/6,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.68

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