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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.31, 9,087.17 and 2,595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.31, 9,087.17 and 2,595.75 is: 3,892.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.31 : 9,087.17 = 2,595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.31/9,087.17 = 2,595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.31x = 9,087.17 × 2,595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.31x = 23,588,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588,008.55/6,059.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.85

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