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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.84, 9,125.58 and 2,800.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.84, 9,125.58 and 2,800.42 is: 4,195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.84 : 9,125.58 = 2,800.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.84/9,125.58 = 2,800.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.84x = 9,125.58 × 2,800.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.84x = 25,555,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555,456.74/6,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.03

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