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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.67, 9,126.90 and 2,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.67, 9,126.90 and 2,136.30 is: 3,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.67 : 9,126.90 = 2,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.67/9,126.90 = 2,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.67x = 9,126.90 × 2,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.67x = 19,497,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,497,796.47/6,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.36

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