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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.25, 9,136.52 and 2,582.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.25, 9,136.52 and 2,582.19 is: 3,872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.25 : 9,136.52 = 2,582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.25/9,136.52 = 2,582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.25x = 9,136.52 × 2,582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.25x = 23,592,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,231.12/6,092.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.50

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