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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.56, 9,081.36 and 4,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.56, 9,081.36 and 4,215.28 is: 6,316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.56 : 9,081.36 = 4,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.56/9,081.36 = 4,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.56x = 9,081.36 × 4,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.56x = 38,280,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280,475.18/6,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,316.33

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