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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.56, 9,092.46 and 2,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.56, 9,092.46 and 2,595.88 is: 3,895.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.56 : 9,092.46 = 2,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.56/9,092.46 = 2,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.56x = 9,092.46 × 2,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.56x = 23,602,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602,935.06/6,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.16

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