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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.79, 9,086.07 and 2,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.79, 9,086.07 and 2,934.24 is: 4,401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.79 : 9,086.07 = 2,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.79/9,086.07 = 2,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.79x = 9,086.07 × 2,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.79x = 26,660,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,660,710.04/6,056.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.79

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