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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.88, 9,053.48 and 2,086.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.88, 9,053.48 and 2,086.00 is: 3,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.88 : 9,053.48 = 2,086.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.88/9,053.48 = 2,086.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.88x = 9,053.48 × 2,086.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.88x = 18,885,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,885,503.58/6,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.39

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