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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.39, 9,089.70 and 2,594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.39, 9,089.70 and 2,594.64 is: 3,893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.39 : 9,089.70 = 2,594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.39/9,089.70 = 2,594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.39x = 9,089.70 × 2,594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.39x = 23,584,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584,499.21/6,057.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.51

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