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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.18, 9,086.79 and 2,108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.18, 9,086.79 and 2,108.73 is: 3,163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.18 : 9,086.79 = 2,108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.18/9,086.79 = 2,108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.18x = 9,086.79 × 2,108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.18x = 19,161,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161,586.68/6,057.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.45

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