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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.27, 9,087.81 and 2,771.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.27, 9,087.81 and 2,771.57 is: 4,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.27 : 9,087.81 = 2,771.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.27/9,087.81 = 2,771.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.27x = 9,087.81 × 2,771.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.27x = 25,187,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,187,456.12/6,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.85

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