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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.49, 9,131.10 and 1,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.49, 9,131.10 and 1,926.74 is: 2,890.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.49 : 9,131.10 = 1,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.49/9,131.10 = 1,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.49x = 9,131.10 × 1,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.49x = 17,593,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,245.98/6,086.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.54

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