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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.80, 9,080.10 and 2,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.80, 9,080.10 and 2,592 is: 3,884.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.80 : 9,080.10 = 2,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.80/9,080.10 = 2,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.80x = 9,080.10 × 2,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.80x = 23,535,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535,619.20/6,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.53

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