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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.55, 9,084.20 and 2,160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.55, 9,084.20 and 2,160.45 is: 3,240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.55 : 9,084.20 = 2,160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.55/9,084.20 = 2,160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.55x = 9,084.20 × 2,160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.55x = 19,625,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625,949.09/6,056.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.45

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