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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.79, 9,088.97 and 2,109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.79, 9,088.97 and 2,109.35 is: 3,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.79 : 9,088.97 = 2,109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.79/9,088.97 = 2,109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.79x = 9,088.97 × 2,109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.79x = 19,171,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,785.85/6,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.81

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