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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.35, 9,049.77 and 2,084.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.35, 9,049.77 and 2,084.58 is: 3,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.35 : 9,049.77 = 2,084.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.35/9,049.77 = 2,084.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.35x = 9,049.77 × 2,084.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.35x = 18,864,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,864,969.55/6,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.26

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