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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.60, 9,086.34 and 2,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.60, 9,086.34 and 2,162.44 is: 3,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.60 : 9,086.34 = 2,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.60/9,086.34 = 2,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.60x = 9,086.34 × 2,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.60x = 19,648,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,665.07/6,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.10

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