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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.83, 9,081.27 and 2,161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.83, 9,081.27 and 2,161.33 is: 3,240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.83 : 9,081.27 = 2,161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.83/9,081.27 = 2,161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.83x = 9,081.27 × 2,161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.83x = 19,627,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,627,621.29/6,057.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.04

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