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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,136.46, 9,209.28 and 2,388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,136.46, 9,209.28 and 2,388.83 is: 3,585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,136.46 : 9,209.28 = 2,388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,136.46/9,209.28 = 2,388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,136.46x = 9,209.28 × 2,388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,136.46x = 21,999,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,404.34/6,136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.03

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