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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,088.21, 9,126.83 and 2,189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,088.21, 9,126.83 and 2,189.88 is: 3,282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,088.21 : 9,126.83 = 2,189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,088.21/9,126.83 = 2,189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,088.21x = 9,126.83 × 2,189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,088.21x = 19,986,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,986,662.48/6,088.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.85

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