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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.40, 9,126.90 and 3,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.40, 9,126.90 and 3,892.20 is: 5,827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.40 : 9,126.90 = 3,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.40/9,126.90 = 3,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.40x = 9,126.90 × 3,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.40x = 35,523,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523,720.18/6,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.96

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