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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.56, 9,141.66 and 2,626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.56, 9,141.66 and 2,626.92 is: 3,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.56 : 9,141.66 = 2,626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.56/9,141.66 = 2,626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.56x = 9,141.66 × 2,626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.56x = 24,014,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,014,409.49/6,091.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.24

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