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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.77, 9,137.17 and 2,194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.77, 9,137.17 and 2,194.57 is: 3,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.77 : 9,137.17 = 2,194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.77/9,137.17 = 2,194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.77x = 9,137.17 × 2,194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.77x = 20,052,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,113.48/6,089.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.76

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