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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,085.55, 9,128.38 and 2,388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,085.55, 9,128.38 and 2,388.15 is: 3,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,085.55 : 9,128.38 = 2,388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,085.55/9,128.38 = 2,388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,085.55x = 9,128.38 × 2,388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,085.55x = 21,799,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799,939.20/6,085.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.25

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