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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.75, 9,088.29 and 2,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.75, 9,088.29 and 2,164.26 is: 3,245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.75 : 9,088.29 = 2,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.75/9,088.29 = 2,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.75x = 9,088.29 × 2,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.75x = 19,669,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,669,422.52/6,060.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.38

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