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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.82, 9,139.93 and 2,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.82, 9,139.93 and 2,394.64 is: 3,594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.82 : 9,139.93 = 2,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.82/9,139.93 = 2,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.82x = 9,139.93 × 2,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.82x = 21,886,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,886,841.98/6,089.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.00

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