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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.13, 9,054.56 and 2,086.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.13, 9,054.56 and 2,086.47 is: 3,130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.13 : 9,054.56 = 2,086.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.13/9,054.56 = 2,086.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.13x = 9,054.56 × 2,086.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.13x = 18,892,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892,057.37/6,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.35

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