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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.22, 9,097.89 and 2,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.22, 9,097.89 and 2,555.82 is: 3,833.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.22 : 9,097.89 = 2,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.22/9,097.89 = 2,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.22x = 9,097.89 × 2,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.22x = 23,252,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,252,569.22/6,065.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.76

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