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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.13, 9,127.37 and 2,189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.13, 9,127.37 and 2,189.63 is: 3,283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.13 : 9,127.37 = 2,189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.13/9,127.37 = 2,189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.13x = 9,127.37 × 2,189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.13x = 19,985,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,517.54/6,086.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.78

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