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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.97, 9,131.50 and 1,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.97, 9,131.50 and 1,926.91 is: 2,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.97 : 9,131.50 = 1,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.97/9,131.50 = 1,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.97x = 9,131.50 × 1,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.97x = 17,595,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,595,592.49/6,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.70

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