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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,088.97, 9,129.92 and 2,386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,088.97, 9,129.92 and 2,386.86 is: 3,578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,088.97 : 9,129.92 = 2,386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,088.97/9,129.92 = 2,386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,088.97x = 9,129.92 × 2,386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,088.97x = 21,791,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791,840.85/6,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.90

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