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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,088.28, 9,126.21 and 2,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,088.28, 9,126.21 and 2,803.76 is: 4,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,088.28 : 9,126.21 = 2,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,088.28/9,126.21 = 2,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,088.28x = 9,126.21 × 2,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,088.28x = 25,587,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587,702.55/6,088.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.78

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