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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.58, 9,113.89 and 2,183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.58, 9,113.89 and 2,183.07 is: 3,272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.58 : 9,113.89 = 2,183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.58/9,113.89 = 2,183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.58x = 9,113.89 × 2,183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.58x = 19,896,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,896,259.84/6,079.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.64

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