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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.76, 9,137.52 and 2,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.76, 9,137.52 and 2,391.36 is: 3,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.76 : 9,137.52 = 2,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.76/9,137.52 = 2,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.76x = 9,137.52 × 2,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.76x = 21,851,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,099.83/6,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.99

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