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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.31, 9,086.19 and 2,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.31, 9,086.19 and 2,544.50 is: 3,817.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.31 : 9,086.19 = 2,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.31/9,086.19 = 2,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.31x = 9,086.19 × 2,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.31x = 23,119,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,119,814.43/6,056.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.48

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