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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.59, 9,131.26 and 1,926.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.59, 9,131.26 and 1,926.85 is: 2,890.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.59 : 9,131.26 = 1,926.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.59/9,131.26 = 1,926.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.59x = 9,131.26 × 1,926.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.59x = 17,594,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594,558.70/6,086.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.71

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