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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.91, 9,087.21 and 2,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.91, 9,087.21 and 2,162.32 is: 3,243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.91 : 9,087.21 = 2,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.91/9,087.21 = 2,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.91x = 9,087.21 × 2,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.91x = 19,649,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,464.85/6,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.60

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