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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.82, 9,092.31 and 2,164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.82, 9,092.31 and 2,164.32 is: 3,246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.82 : 9,092.31 = 2,164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.82/9,092.31 = 2,164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.82x = 9,092.31 × 2,164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.82x = 19,678,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678,668.38/6,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.87

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