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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.44, 9,089.80 and 2,594.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.44, 9,089.80 and 2,594.69 is: 3,893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.44 : 9,089.80 = 2,594.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.44/9,089.80 = 2,594.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.44x = 9,089.80 × 2,594.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.44x = 23,585,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,585,213.16/6,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.59

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