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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.76, 9,086.78 and 2,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.76, 9,086.78 and 2,163.26 is: 3,243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.76 : 9,086.78 = 2,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.76/9,086.78 = 2,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.76x = 9,086.78 × 2,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.76x = 19,657,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657,067.70/6,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.87

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