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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.86, 9,089.79 and 2,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.86, 9,089.79 and 2,772.88 is: 4,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.86 : 9,089.79 = 2,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.86/9,089.79 = 2,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.86x = 9,089.79 × 2,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.86x = 25,204,896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204,896.90/6,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.32

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