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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.33, 9,088.74 and 2,546.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.33, 9,088.74 and 2,546.27 is: 3,819.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.33 : 9,088.74 = 2,546.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.33/9,088.74 = 2,546.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.33x = 9,088.74 × 2,546.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.33x = 23,142,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142,386.00/6,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.93

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