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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.92, 9,086.10 and 2,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.92, 9,086.10 and 2,594.20 is: 3,891.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.92 : 9,086.10 = 2,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.92/9,086.10 = 2,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.92x = 9,086.10 × 2,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.92x = 23,571,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,571,160.62/6,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.61

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