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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,087.65, 9,130.61 and 2,392.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,087.65, 9,130.61 and 2,392.47 is: 3,588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,087.65 : 9,130.61 = 2,392.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,087.65/9,130.61 = 2,392.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,087.65x = 9,130.61 × 2,392.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,087.65x = 21,844,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844,716.49/6,087.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.37

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