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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.83, 9,082.77 and 2,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.83, 9,082.77 and 2,162.33 is: 3,241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.83 : 9,082.77 = 2,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.83/9,082.77 = 2,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.83x = 9,082.77 × 2,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.83x = 19,639,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,639,900.64/6,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.53

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