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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.06, 9,083.97 and 2,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.06, 9,083.97 and 2,593.50 is: 3,889.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.06 : 9,083.97 = 2,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.06/9,083.97 = 2,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.06x = 9,083.97 × 2,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.06x = 23,559,276.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,559,276.20/6,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.56

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