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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,088.96, 9,129.94 and 2,386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,088.96, 9,129.94 and 2,386.85 is: 3,578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,088.96 : 9,129.94 = 2,386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,088.96/9,129.94 = 2,386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,088.96x = 9,129.94 × 2,386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,088.96x = 21,791,785.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791,785.35/6,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.90

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