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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.88, 9,127.50 and 2,389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.88, 9,127.50 and 2,389.80 is: 3,581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.88 : 9,127.50 = 2,389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.88/9,127.50 = 2,389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.88x = 9,127.50 × 2,389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.88x = 21,812,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,812,899.50/6,089.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.83

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