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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.68, 9,125.16 and 2,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.68, 9,125.16 and 2,621.50 is: 3,930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.68 : 9,125.16 = 2,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.68/9,125.16 = 2,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.68x = 9,125.16 × 2,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.68x = 23,921,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,921,606.94/6,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.16

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