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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.30, 9,087.21 and 2,162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.30, 9,087.21 and 2,162.58 is: 3,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.30 : 9,087.21 = 2,162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.30/9,087.21 = 2,162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.30x = 9,087.21 × 2,162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.30x = 19,651,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,651,818.60/6,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.71

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