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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.75, 9,083.79 and 2,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.75, 9,083.79 and 2,161.26 is: 3,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.75 : 9,083.79 = 2,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.75/9,083.79 = 2,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.75x = 9,083.79 × 2,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.75x = 19,632,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632,431.98/6,057.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.88

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