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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.75, 9,051.84 and 2,085.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.75, 9,051.84 and 2,085.16 is: 3,128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.75 : 9,051.84 = 2,085.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.75/9,051.84 = 2,085.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.75x = 9,051.84 × 2,085.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.75x = 18,874,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,874,484.22/6,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.15

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