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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,088.65, 9,129.27 and 2,386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,088.65, 9,129.27 and 2,386.45 is: 3,578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,088.65 : 9,129.27 = 2,386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,088.65/9,129.27 = 2,386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,088.65x = 9,129.27 × 2,386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,088.65x = 21,786,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786,515.40/6,088.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.22

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