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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.38, 9,053.43 and 2,085.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.38, 9,053.43 and 2,085.72 is: 3,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.38 : 9,053.43 = 2,085.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.38/9,053.43 = 2,085.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.38x = 9,053.43 × 2,085.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.38x = 18,882,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,882,920.02/6,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.22

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