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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.83, 9,091.24 and 2,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.83, 9,091.24 and 2,771.62 is: 4,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.83 : 9,091.24 = 2,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.83/9,091.24 = 2,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.83x = 9,091.24 × 2,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.83x = 25,197,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,197,432.95/6,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.43

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