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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.46, 9,050.97 and 2,085.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.46, 9,050.97 and 2,085.72 is: 3,127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.46 : 9,050.97 = 2,085.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.46/9,050.97 = 2,085.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.46x = 9,050.97 × 2,085.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.46x = 18,877,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877,789.15/6,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.81

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