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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.98, 9,080.91 and 2,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.98, 9,080.91 and 2,159.10 is: 3,235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.98 : 9,080.91 = 2,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.98/9,080.91 = 2,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.98x = 9,080.91 × 2,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.98x = 19,606,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,606,592.78/6,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.96

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