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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.08, 9,091.49 and 2,549.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.08, 9,091.49 and 2,549.85 is: 3,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.08 : 9,091.49 = 2,549.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.08/9,091.49 = 2,549.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.08x = 9,091.49 × 2,549.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.08x = 23,181,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181,935.78/6,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.98

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