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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.31, 9,125.34 and 2,386.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.31, 9,125.34 and 2,386.23 is: 3,577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.31 : 9,125.34 = 2,386.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.31/9,125.34 = 2,386.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.31x = 9,125.34 × 2,386.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.31x = 21,775,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775,160.07/6,086.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.73

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