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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,084.65, 9,131.61 and 2,387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,084.65, 9,131.61 and 2,387.81 is: 3,583.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,084.65 : 9,131.61 = 2,387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,084.65/9,131.61 = 2,387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,084.65x = 9,131.61 × 2,387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,084.65x = 21,804,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,549.67/6,084.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.53

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