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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.45, 9,054.21 and 2,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.45, 9,054.21 and 2,087.10 is: 3,131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.45 : 9,054.21 = 2,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.45/9,054.21 = 2,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.45x = 9,054.21 × 2,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.45x = 18,897,049.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,897,049.52/6,035.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.01

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