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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.33, 9,085.74 and 2,544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.33, 9,085.74 and 2,544.27 is: 3,816.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.33 : 9,085.74 = 2,544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.33/9,085.74 = 2,544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.33x = 9,085.74 × 2,544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.33x = 23,116,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,116,551.18/6,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.93

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