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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.87, 9,050.51 and 2,084.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.87, 9,050.51 and 2,084.27 is: 3,126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.87 : 9,050.51 = 2,084.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.87/9,050.51 = 2,084.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.87x = 9,050.51 × 2,084.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.87x = 18,863,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,863,692.56/6,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.82

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