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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.06, 9,086.79 and 2,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.06, 9,086.79 and 2,595.50 is: 3,892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.06 : 9,086.79 = 2,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.06/9,086.79 = 2,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.06x = 9,086.79 × 2,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.06x = 23,584,763.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584,763.45/6,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.48

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