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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.88, 9,082.92 and 2,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.88, 9,082.92 and 2,162.72 is: 3,242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.88 : 9,082.92 = 2,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.88/9,082.92 = 2,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.88x = 9,082.92 × 2,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.88x = 19,643,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643,812.74/6,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.15

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