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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.04, 9,079.44 and 2,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.04, 9,079.44 and 2,159.32 is: 3,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.04 : 9,079.44 = 2,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.04/9,079.44 = 2,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.04x = 9,079.44 × 2,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.04x = 19,605,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,605,416.38/6,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.80

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