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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.98, 9,050.40 and 2,084.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.98, 9,050.40 and 2,084.87 is: 3,127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.98 : 9,050.40 = 2,084.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.98/9,050.40 = 2,084.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.98x = 9,050.40 × 2,084.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.98x = 18,868,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868,862.20/6,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.10

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