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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.97, 9,131.42 and 2,387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.97, 9,131.42 and 2,387.86 is: 3,580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.97 : 9,131.42 = 2,387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.97/9,131.42 = 2,387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.97x = 9,131.42 × 2,387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.97x = 21,804,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,552.56/6,089.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.40

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