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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.74, 9,136.44 and 2,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.74, 9,136.44 and 2,577.96 is: 3,867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.74 : 9,136.44 = 2,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.74/9,136.44 = 2,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.74x = 9,136.44 × 2,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.74x = 23,553,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,376.86/6,089.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.72

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