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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.91, 9,085.10 and 2,109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.91, 9,085.10 and 2,109.06 is: 3,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.91 : 9,085.10 = 2,109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.91/9,085.10 = 2,109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.91x = 9,085.10 × 2,109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.91x = 19,161,021.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161,021.01/6,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.50

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