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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.78, 9,140.35 and 2,584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.78, 9,140.35 and 2,584.73 is: 3,876.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.78 : 9,140.35 = 2,584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.78/9,140.35 = 2,584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.78x = 9,140.35 × 2,584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.78x = 23,625,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,336.86/6,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.32

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