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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.07, 9,126.41 and 2,385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.07, 9,126.41 and 2,385.45 is: 3,577.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.07 : 9,126.41 = 2,385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.07/9,126.41 = 2,385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.07x = 9,126.41 × 2,385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.07x = 21,770,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770,582.81/6,086.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.12

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