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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,087.59, 9,125.90 and 2,189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,087.59, 9,125.90 and 2,189.25 is: 3,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,087.59 : 9,125.90 = 2,189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,087.59/9,125.90 = 2,189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,087.59x = 9,125.90 × 2,189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,087.59x = 19,978,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978,865.63/6,087.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.90

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