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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,088.71, 9,127.58 and 2,190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,088.71, 9,127.58 and 2,190.38 is: 3,283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,088.71 : 9,127.58 = 2,190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,088.71/9,127.58 = 2,190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,088.71x = 9,127.58 × 2,190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,088.71x = 19,992,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992,812.09/6,088.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.59

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