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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.31, 9,089.64 and 2,771.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.31, 9,089.64 and 2,771.17 is: 4,155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.31 : 9,089.64 = 2,771.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.31/9,089.64 = 2,771.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.31x = 9,089.64 × 2,771.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.31x = 25,188,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,188,914.95/6,062.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.00

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