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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.75, 9,244.13 and 2,058.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.75, 9,244.13 and 2,058.75 is: 3,088.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.75 : 9,244.13 = 2,058.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.75/9,244.13 = 2,058.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.75x = 9,244.13 × 2,058.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.75x = 19,031,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031,342.34/6,162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.13

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