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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.75, 9,145.43 and 2,586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.75, 9,145.43 and 2,586.73 is: 3,881.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.75 : 9,145.43 = 2,586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.75/9,145.43 = 2,586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.75x = 9,145.43 × 2,586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.75x = 23,656,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,699.48/6,094.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.49

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