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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.87, 9,091.44 and 2,555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.87, 9,091.44 and 2,555.19 is: 3,829.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.87 : 9,091.44 = 2,555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.87/9,091.44 = 2,555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.87x = 9,091.44 × 2,555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.87x = 23,230,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,356.57/6,065.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.69

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