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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.38, 9,053.07 and 2,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.38, 9,053.07 and 2,138.88 is: 3,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.38 : 9,053.07 = 2,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.38/9,053.07 = 2,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.38x = 9,053.07 × 2,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.38x = 19,363,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,363,430.36/6,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.32

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