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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.97, 9,126.92 and 2,384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.97, 9,126.92 and 2,384.86 is: 3,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.97 : 9,126.92 = 2,384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.97/9,126.92 = 2,384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.97x = 9,126.92 × 2,384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.97x = 21,766,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766,426.43/6,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.90

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