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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.48, 9,052.65 and 2,086.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.48, 9,052.65 and 2,086.37 is: 3,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.48 : 9,052.65 = 2,086.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.48/9,052.65 = 2,086.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.48x = 9,052.65 × 2,086.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.48x = 18,887,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,887,177.38/6,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.36

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