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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.15, 9,085.79 and 2,161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.15, 9,085.79 and 2,161.86 is: 3,242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.15 : 9,085.79 = 2,161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.15/9,085.79 = 2,161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.15x = 9,085.79 × 2,161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.15x = 19,642,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642,205.97/6,057.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.81

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