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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.22, 9,051.72 and 2,086.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.22, 9,051.72 and 2,086.48 is: 3,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.22 : 9,051.72 = 2,086.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.22/9,051.72 = 2,086.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.22x = 9,051.72 × 2,086.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.22x = 18,886,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,886,232.75/6,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.34

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