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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.74, 9,087.83 and 2,162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.74, 9,087.83 and 2,162.05 is: 3,243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.74 : 9,087.83 = 2,162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.74/9,087.83 = 2,162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.74x = 9,087.83 × 2,162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.74x = 19,648,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,314.18/6,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.51

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