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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.13, 9,080.64 and 2,547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.13, 9,080.64 and 2,547.32 is: 3,818.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.13 : 9,080.64 = 2,547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.13/9,080.64 = 2,547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.13x = 9,080.64 × 2,547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.13x = 23,131,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,250.48/6,058.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.22

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