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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.88, 9,079.92 and 2,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.88, 9,079.92 and 2,160.72 is: 3,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.88 : 9,079.92 = 2,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.88/9,079.92 = 2,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.88x = 9,079.92 × 2,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.88x = 19,619,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619,164.74/6,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.15

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