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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.62, 9,143.09 and 2,586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.62, 9,143.09 and 2,586.55 is: 3,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.62 : 9,143.09 = 2,586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.62/9,143.09 = 2,586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.62x = 9,143.09 × 2,586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.62x = 23,649,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,649,059.44/6,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.04

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