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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.95, 9,090.56 and 2,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.95, 9,090.56 and 2,595.20 is: 3,894.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.95 : 9,090.56 = 2,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.95/9,090.56 = 2,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.95x = 9,090.56 × 2,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.95x = 23,591,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,762.88/6,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.35

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