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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.70, 9,137.78 and 2,627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.70, 9,137.78 and 2,627.22 is: 3,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.70 : 9,137.78 = 2,627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.70/9,137.78 = 2,627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.70x = 9,137.78 × 2,627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.70x = 24,006,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006,958.37/6,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.22

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