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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.76, 9,126.36 and 3,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.76, 9,126.36 and 3,162 is: 4,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.76 : 9,126.36 = 3,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.76/9,126.36 = 3,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.76x = 9,126.36 × 3,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.76x = 28,857,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,857,550.32/6,089.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.70

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