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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090.85, 9,132.73 and 2,388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090.85, 9,132.73 and 2,388.74 is: 3,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090.85 : 9,132.73 = 2,388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090.85/9,132.73 = 2,388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090.85x = 9,132.73 × 2,388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090.85x = 21,815,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,815,717.46/6,090.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.72

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