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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.64, 9,084.94 and 2,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.64, 9,084.94 and 2,160.12 is: 3,240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.64 : 9,084.94 = 2,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.64/9,084.94 = 2,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.64x = 9,084.94 × 2,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.64x = 19,624,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624,560.59/6,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.17

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