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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.57, 9,087.73 and 2,547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.57, 9,087.73 and 2,547.35 is: 3,822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.57 : 9,087.73 = 2,547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.57/9,087.73 = 2,547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.57x = 9,087.73 × 2,547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.57x = 23,149,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,611.29/6,056.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.23

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