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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.38, 9,147.65 and 2,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.38, 9,147.65 and 2,587.28 is: 3,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.38 : 9,147.65 = 2,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.38/9,147.65 = 2,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.38x = 9,147.65 × 2,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.38x = 23,667,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667,473.22/6,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.22

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