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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,085.68, 9,129.06 and 2,388.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,085.68, 9,129.06 and 2,388.03 is: 3,582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,085.68 : 9,129.06 = 2,388.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,085.68/9,129.06 = 2,388.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,085.68x = 9,129.06 × 2,388.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,085.68x = 21,800,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800,469.15/6,085.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.26

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