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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.68, 9,130.98 and 2,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.68, 9,130.98 and 2,340.16 is: 3,510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.68 : 9,130.98 = 2,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.68/9,130.98 = 2,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.68x = 9,130.98 × 2,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.68x = 21,367,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,367,954.16/6,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.61

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