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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.14, 9,055.80 and 2,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.14, 9,055.80 and 2,876.16 is: 4,315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.14 : 9,055.80 = 2,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.14/9,055.80 = 2,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.14x = 9,055.80 × 2,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.14x = 26,045,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045,929.73/6,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.71

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