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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.10, 9,085.59 and 2,161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.10, 9,085.59 and 2,161.94 is: 3,242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.10 : 9,085.59 = 2,161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.10/9,085.59 = 2,161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.10x = 9,085.59 × 2,161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.10x = 19,642,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642,500.44/6,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.35

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