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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.08, 9,186.84 and 4,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.08, 9,186.84 and 4,394.88 is: 6,586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.08 : 9,186.84 = 4,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.08/9,186.84 = 4,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.08x = 9,186.84 × 4,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.08x = 40,375,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,375,059.38/6,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,586.38

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