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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.57, 9,126.36 and 3,125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.57, 9,126.36 and 3,125.51 is: 4,684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.57 : 9,126.36 = 3,125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.57/9,126.36 = 3,125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.57x = 9,126.36 × 3,125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.57x = 28,524,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,524,483.81/6,089.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.16

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