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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.68, 9,085.20 and 2,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.68, 9,085.20 and 2,591.68 is: 3,887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.68 : 9,085.20 = 2,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.68/9,085.20 = 2,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.68x = 9,085.20 × 2,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.68x = 23,545,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,545,931.14/6,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.60

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