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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,085.62, 9,126.54 and 2,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,085.62, 9,126.54 and 2,189.52 is: 3,283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,085.62 : 9,126.54 = 2,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,085.62/9,126.54 = 2,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,085.62x = 9,126.54 × 2,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,085.62x = 19,982,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,982,741.86/6,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.60

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