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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.58, 9,131.13 and 2,191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.58, 9,131.13 and 2,191.02 is: 3,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.58 : 9,131.13 = 2,191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.58/9,131.13 = 2,191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.58x = 9,131.13 × 2,191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.58x = 20,006,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006,488.45/6,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.98

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