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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.83, 9,079.77 and 2,160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.83, 9,079.77 and 2,160.33 is: 3,238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.83 : 9,079.77 = 2,160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.83/9,079.77 = 2,160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.83x = 9,079.77 × 2,160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.83x = 19,615,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615,299.52/6,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.54

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