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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.23, 9,049.28 and 2,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.23, 9,049.28 and 2,084.12 is: 3,125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.23 : 9,049.28 = 2,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.23/9,049.28 = 2,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.23x = 9,049.28 × 2,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.23x = 18,859,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,859,813.27/6,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.99

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